Transcriptomic analysis of autistic brain reveals convergent molecular pathology.

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This expression analysis revealed two sets of genes, one enriched in autism susceptibility genes, including  RBFOX1  , an ataxin binding protein, and the other relating to immunity and glial function. This latter subset was not enriched in susceptibility genes, suggesting an environmental input.

Autism risk factors :

KEGG pathways of autism susceptibility genes 

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