@article{Мальцев_2021, title={THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY OF BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE INDICATORS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH GENETIC DEFICIENCY OF THE FOLATE CYCLE}, url={https://immunology.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/47}, DOI={10.37321/immunology.2021.1-2-03}, abstractNote={<p>Backgrounds. The results of recent meta-analyzes of randomized controlled clinical trials indicate an association of genetic folate deficiency with autism spectrum disorders in children.The aim of the study: to study the biochemical disorders in children with genetic deficiency of the folate cycle associated with autism spectrum disorders, to understand the mechanism of encephalopathy and immunodeficiency, as well as to find biomarkers for monitoring and targets of further therapeutic interventions to prevent and/or reduce neurotoxicity and immunosuppression..<br>Materials and methods. The study group (DG) consisted of 138 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10), who had a genetic<br>deficiency of the folate cycle (MTHFR C677T + MTHFR A1298C and/or MTR A2756G and/or MTRR A66G; PCR). The control group (CG) included 51 healthy children of the appropriate age and gender distribution. Biochemical profile parameters were analyzed, including serum homocysteine, vitamins B6, B12, D3, folic acid, creatinine, creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).<br>Results and discussion. Patients with DG are characterized by a specific pattern of biochemical disorders (p˂0.05; Z˂Z0.05). Hyperhomocysteinemia, deficiency of some B vitamins, vitamin D3 and signs of mitochondrial dysfunction are noted. An increase in the concentration of homocysteine in the serum of children DG at the time of the examination occurred in 88 %, a decrease in serum concentrations of vitamin B6 – 76 %, vitamin B12 – 79 %, vitamin D3 – 72 %, folic acid – 69 %, hypercreatininemia – in 65 %, increased serum concentrations of CPK – in 57% and LDH – in 79 % of cases. Calculations of the odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval (95 % СI) indicate that all genotypes studied are associated with a characteristic pattern of biochemical changes. The expected frequency of certain biochemical disorders in the presence of a certain genotype increases from 2 to 7 times depending on the type of biochemical indicator, type, composition and number of pathogenic polymorphic variants of folic acid cycle enzyme genes with genotype-associated patterns and cumulative effect.<br>Conclusions. Genetic folate deficiency associated with autism spectrum disorders in children is characterized by a specific pattern of biochemical changes that is not typical of healthy children and may be involved in the pathogenesis of immunodeficiency and encephalopathy. It can be used in the diagnostic process in screening for genetic deficiency of the folate cycle, assessing the severity of the condition and conducting clinical monitoring of children with autism spectrum disorders. These disorders can be the object of therapeutic interventions to correct the biochemical status of the patient and reduce the manifestations of immunosuppression and mental disorders.</p&gt;}, number={1-2}, journal={Immunology and Allergology: Science and Practice}, author={Мальцев, Дмитро}, year={2021}, month={May}, pages={19-28} }