From: Serum antinucleosome-specific antibody as a marker of autoimmunity in children with autism
Children with autism (n = 60) | Antinucleosome-specific antibodies | X2(P) | |
---|---|---|---|
Seropositive (n = 28) | Seronegative (n = 32) | ||
A positive family history of autoimmune diseases (n = 24) | 20 (83.3%) | 4 (16.7%) | 21.6 |
No family history of autoimmune diseases (n = 36) | 8 (22.2%) | 28 (77.8%) | (<0.001) |