Publications

- 1. MARCH 2017
What is the evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders?
AUTHORS: Babinská, K., Repiská, G., Gvozdjáková, A., Kucharská, J., Vokálová, L., Vidošovičová, M., Ostatníková,D. ABSTRACT: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, combined with restricted and stereotyped patterns of behaviour and interests. There is an array of comorbid conditions associated with ASD. It has been suggested
- 1. NOVEMBER 2016
Testosterone and Androgen Receptor Sensitivity in Relation to Hyperactivity Symptoms in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorders
AUTHORS: Pivovarciova, A., Durdiakova, J., Babinska, K., Kubranska, A., Vokalova, L., Minarik, G., Celec, P., Murin, M. and Ostatnikova, D. ABSTRACT: Introduction: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and hyperactivity symptoms exhibit an incidence that is male-biased. Thus androgen activity can be considered a plausible biological risk factor for these disorders. However, there is insufficient information about

- 1. MARCH 2016
Neuroendocrine contribution to autism etiology
AUTHORS: Ostatníková, D., Kubranská, A., Marcinčáková Husárová, V., Pivovarčiová, A., Babková, J. ABSTRACT: Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of heterogeneous neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by early-onset difficulties in social communication and unusually restricted, repetitive behavior and interests. One of the main features of autism is the unequal sex distribution, with higher prevalence in
- 1. MARCH 2016
Plasma Oxytocin in Children with Autism and Its Correlations with Behavioral Parameters in Children and Parents
AUTHORS: Marcincakova Husarova, V., Lakatosova, S., Pivovarciova, A., Babinska, K., Bakos, J., Babkova Durdiakova, J., Kubranska, A., Ondrejka, I. and Ostatnikova, D. ABSTRACT: Objective: Oxytocin (OT) has been implicated to play an important role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) etiology. We aimed to find out the differences in plasma OT levels between children with autism

What is the evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders?