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Halepoto DM, AL-Ayadhi LY, Alhowikan AM, Elamin NE. Role of autoimmunity in Neuronal damage in children with Autism spectrum disorder. Pak J Med Sci 2023; 39:1858-1864. [PMID: 37936741 PMCID: PMC10626070 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.39.6.6804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in three core behavioral: social deficits, impaired communication, and repetitive behaviors." There is developing indication and emerging data that irregular autoimmune responses to the central nervous system may play a pathogenic role in patients with autism spectrum disorder." The aim of this review was to discuss the updated research carried out at Autism research and treatment center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia particularly on the role of autoimmunity in Autism spectrum disorder. This review also present state of information available about the role of autoimmunity biomarkers involved in the neuronal damage of central nervous system in autistic children. The systematic literature search was carried out using Google Scholar, Science direct and PubMed databases on the role of autoimmunity in autism and reviewed all relevant articles published in peer reviewed journals by Autism research and treatment center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia till April, 2022. We searched relevant articles using key words Autism spectrum disorder, Autoimmunity, Neuroinflamation and Central nervous system. This review revealed that plasma levels of autoimmunity related factors/ markers were altered in patients with autism. Significant change in blood markers in subjects with ASD may resulted in several years of decreased neutrotrophic support along with increasing impairment in relationship with down-regulated inflammation that may play a role in the ASD. Overall, the role of autoimmunity in ASD subjects with excess of anti-brain antibodies suggest that in some patients, autoantibodies that target the CNS may be pathological factor in neuronal growth in autistic children. Large cohort studies with well-defined and specially pheno typed autistic groups and matched healthy controls are required to examine the role of autoantibodies in the pathology of subjects with ASD.
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- Dost Muhammad Halepoto
- Dr. Dost Muhammad Halepoto, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. Laila Yousif AL-Ayadhi, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan, PhD. Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. Nadra Elyass Elamin, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alhowikan AM, Alsharqawy NE, Alazmaa NN, Saeed AI, Alhazzani YA, Alhowaish NY, Yahya AFB, Alhozaimi ZA, Aleid NE, Alhussain MH. Lifestyle habits and obesity indices among male adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12099. [PMID: 37495635 PMCID: PMC10372041 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37920-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Obesity among adolescents is a global health apprehension which requires early prevention. The aim of this study was to determine the association between lifestyle habits including physical activity, sedentary behaviors and eating habits with obesity indices of body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) among male adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We randomly selected 471 secondary school male adolescents aged 14-18 years. A pre-validated self-reported questionnaire was used to record the data on physical activity level, sedentary behaviors, sleep duration and eating habits. The International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) cutoff values for adolescents under 18 years of age were used to define overweight and obesity. Total energy expenditure was calculated using metabolic equivalent-minutes per week. Anthropometry including weight, height, BMI, waist circumference, waist/height ratio (WHtR), were assessed. 53.7% and 48.4% of the adolescents were overweight/obese and had abdominal obesity; respectively. Those with overweight and obesity or above 50% of WHtR were much less active in terms of METs-min/week from vigorous-intensity sports, sum of all METs-min/week from all vigorous-intensity physical activity, total METs-min/week from all physical activity compared with non-obese adolescents and below 50% of WHtR. The present study identified the lifestyle habits that were associated with obesity and may represent valid targets for the prevention and management of obesity among Saudi adolescents. Knowledge of the factors that contribute to obesity could be used in preventive programs for the control of obesity among adolescents.
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Alhowikan AM. Impact of supervised exercise training on systemic sclerosis with multiple organ involvement: a case report. J PAK MED ASSOC 2022; 72:972-974. [DOI: 10.47391/jpma.3501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Supervised training exercises are the mainstay of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with chronic lung diseases like interstitial lung disease (ILD). A 40 years old female patient with systemic sclerosis clinically presenting with usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) and pulmonary hypertension underwent an eight-week supervised exercise training programme. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) showed improvement from 48.7% to 54% of predicted baseline, while the initial six-minute walk test (MWT) distance also showed a considerable increase of 15.4% from the baseline after completion of the exercise training. A remarkable improvement was noticed in muscle strength for both the upper and the lower limbs. There was an increase of 79.4% right side handgrip, 25% left side handgrip, and 30.9% increase in lower limbs than baseline strength. The findings show that an exercise training programme under the supervision of trained and competent staff can benefit the improvement of lung function
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Alhowikan AM, Al-Hazzaa HM. Impact of running race in warm weather on hematological and biochemical parameters. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:2288-2291. [PMID: 35442483 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202204_28458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Exercise is highly essential for a healthy life. The athletes drink water to restore the body fluid volume and salt ingredients during the exercise. It is postulated that the blood parameters of athletes would greatly be affected if they run more than 10 km in controlled dehydration (without taking liquid) in a hot environment. This study aims to investigate the acute hematological changes in Saudi male athletes engaged in sports activities in a hot climate without taking fluid. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, the participants were adult Saudi athletes (n=12) who ran for a 10 km distance during the daytime when the temperature was ≥35°C. Blood samples were collected before and after the race and analyzed by standard methods for hematocrit, plasma volume, hemoglobin, total white cells count, red cells count, and blood lactate was examined. RESULTS The mean age of athletes was 22.83 years; their mean height was 173.8 cm, and the mean weight was 56.1 kg. The average body fluid loss during the race was 1.88 ± 0.70 L. The white blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin levels were increased significantly at the end of the running event (p < 0.05). However, values of red blood cells and insulin were decreased. CONCLUSIONS Exercise, mainly the running race in hot weather conditions, has a significantly increasing impact on athletes' hematological and biochemical parameters. The findings have an important message for the sports trainers and coaches to prepare prospective professional athletes and improve their performance for national and international sports events.
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- A M Alhowikan
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Alyami RM, Alhowikan AM. Effect of supervised exercise training on exercise capacity, pulmonary function and growth differentiation factor 15 levels in patients with interstitial lung disease: A preliminary study. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-210123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Interstitial lung disease is characterized by exertion dyspnea, exercise limitation and reduced quality of life. The role of exercise training in this diverse patient group is unclear. The growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a stress-sensitive circulating factor that regulates systemic energy balance and could be a possible biomarker in interstitial lung disease. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of supervised exercise (endurance and resistance) training (SET) on exercise capacity, pulmonary function parameters and GDF15 levels in patients with interstitial lung disease (PwILD). METHODS: In this non-randomized case-control trial, the experimental group comprised of 10 PwILD (7 women and 3 men) while the control group consisted of of 18 apparently healthy participants s 11 women and 7 men). All subjects completed an 8-week supervised exercise training program, at a rate of twice a week. Dyspnea was evaluated using the Shortness of Breath Respiratory Questionnaire. Exercise capacity was measured using the 6-min walk test while the heart rate (HR) was monitored before and after the exercise training. GDF15 levels were measured by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). RESULTS: PwILD had significantly shorter 6-min walk distance than the control subjects at both the 1st and the 15th visit. However, both groups improved significantly in this test. The change (pre to post-exercise) in HR value was smaller in PwILD compared to the controls. Moreover, PwILD had higher Shortness of Breath Respiratory Questionnaire score than controls. While the mean pre-post GDF15 change values in both groups remained statistically unchanged the GDF15 values of the PwILD patients were significantly higher compared to the controls with respect to pre-post exercise training respectively. CONCLUSION: Supervised exercise training did not affect GDF15 levels in both patient and control groups but its values in PwILD were significantly higher compared to those of controls (p⩽0.05). The exercise capacity and dyspnea in these patients improved after exercise training program.
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- Rahmah Mohammad Alyami
- College of Medicine, Department of Physiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Ayadhi LY, Alghamdi FA, Altamimi LA, Alsughayer LY, Alhowikan AM, Halepoto DM. The possible link between Fetuin-A Protein and Neuro-inflammation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pak J Med Sci 2021; 37:1166-1171. [PMID: 34290802 PMCID: PMC8281191 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.4.4032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objectives To investigate the blood plasma levels of Fetuin-A protein in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and healthy controls that could offer novel diagnostic biomarkers of disease development in ASD. Another objective was to investigate the severity of autistic children by Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Short Sensory Profile (SSP). Methods This case control study was carried out at Autism Research and Treatment (ART) Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 2019 to February 2020. Plasma concentration of Fetuin-A was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in ASD subjects (n=46) and normal controls (n=44). Correlation among Fetuin-A levels, CARS and SSP was established by Spearman's correlation coefficient (r). Results Overall, autistic children had significantly (p= 0.0.02) lower Fetuin-A concentration [50.76 (22.2-68.5) ng/ml] than those of healthy controls [53.7 (35.6-99.7) ng/ml] [median (interquartile range)]. Children with mild to moderate autism (n=24, 52%) also showed significantly lower Fetuin-A levels [50.0 (30.0-68.2) ng/ml], (p =0.02} than healthy controls [53.7 (35.6-99.7) ng/ml] [median (IQR)]. However, there was no significant change (p = 0.71) observed between the Fetuin-A levels of children with severe autism [51.8 (22.2-68.5)] ng/ml, mild to moderate autism [50 (30-68.2)] ng/ml [median (IQR)] and healthy controls (p=0.12). Also no significant correlations between Fetuin-A, CARS and SSP were observed (CARS, r= 0.024, p=0.88; SSP, r= -0.003, p=0.98). Conclusion Overall the low Fetuin-A plasma values in ASD subjects, most likely show that Fetuin-A could be associated in the physiology of autism. Further studies with larger patient and control cohorts will be necessary to determine whether Fetuin-A can be used as a biomarker for ASD.
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- Laila Yousif Al-Ayadhi
- Laila Yousif Al-Ayadhi, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine. King Saud University, P.O. Box: 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Farah Ali Alghamdi, MBBS. Faculty of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Al Falah, Riyadh 13314, Saudi Arabia
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- Lamees Abdula Altamimi, MBBS. College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box: 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Luluh Yousef Alsughayer, MBBS College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box: 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdulrahman Mohammad Alhowikan, PhD. Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box: 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Dost Muhammad Halepoto, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment Center (99), Department of physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box: 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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Alyami RM, Alhowikan AM, Alharbi AR, AL-Nafisah G. Impact of supervised exercise training on pulmonary function parameters, exercise capacity and Irisin Biomarker in Interstitial lung disease patients. Pak J Med Sci 2020; 36:1089-1095. [PMID: 32704295 PMCID: PMC7372690 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.5.1795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of supervised exercise training (SET) on pulmonary function Parameters, exercise capacity and Irisin biomarker in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) patients. METHODS Ten (10)patients with ILD and 18 healthy controls of age between 30-40+ years were selected for 8-week SET program. Before and after SET all subjects performed exercise capacity six minutes' walk test (6MWT), heart rate (HR) changes were recorded, shortness of Breath Respiratory Questionnaire (SOBQ) was obtained and Irisin levels were measured by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). This interventional study was carried out at Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 2018 to February 2019. RESULTS Mean six minutes' walk distance (6MWD) was 395 ± 68.4 m at 1st visit increased significantly (p=0.001) to 458.8± 87.1 mat 15 visit. However, 6MWD values found significantly higher in controls (517.4±84.1 m; 561.7±81.6 m; p=0.013) than ILD patients. Overall change (difference between post and pre exercise) in HRvalue was recorded lower in ILD patients (30-35 bpm) as compared to controls (40-45 bpm). Moreover, ILD patients had overall higher SOBQ score than controls. Pre SET Irisin levels of ILD patients (4.24 ±1.73 pg/ml) and controls (3.43 ±1.04pg/ml) were found unchanged dafter SET (4.48±2.02pg/ml, 3.39 ±1.41pg/ml, p=0.677, p=0.093)respectively. However, patients Irisin values were found higher as compared to controls before and after SET. CONCLUSION Exercise capacity and Dyspneain patients with ILD were improved after 8-week of SET program. No major changes in Irisin levels among patients with ILD and controls were observed. Additional research requires to be carried out on large number of subjects to deter Minutese the advantages of exercise in ILD.
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- Rahma Mohammad Alyami
- Rahma Mohammad Alyami, MS. College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan, PhD. Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdullah Rashed Alharbi, MBBS. Department of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Ghada AL-Nafisah, MS. Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Meo SA, Alhowikan AM, Al-Khlaiwi T, Meo IM, Halepoto DM, Iqbal M, Usmani AM, Hajjar W, Ahmed N. Novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV: prevalence, biological and clinical characteristics comparison with SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 24:2012-2019. [PMID: 32141570 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202002_20379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Human infections with zoonotic coronavirus contain emerging and reemerging pathogenic characteristics which have raised great public health concern. This study aimed at investigating the global prevalence, biological and clinical characteristics of novel coronavirus, Wuhan China (2019-nCoV), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV), and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection outbreaks. MATERIALS AND METHODS The data on the global outbreak of "2019-nCoV, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV" were obtained from World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concerned ministries and research institutes. We also recorded the information from research documents published in global scientific journals indexed in ISI Web of Science and research centers on the prevalence, biological and clinical characteristics of 2019-nCoV, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV. RESULTS Worldwide, SARS-CoV involved 32 countries, with 8422 confirmed cases and 916 (10.87%) casualties from November 2002 to August 2003. MERS-CoV spread over 27 states, causing 2496 cases and 868 (34.77%) fatalities during the period April 2012 to December 2019. However, the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV spread swiftly the global borders of 27 countries. It infected 34799 people and resulted in 724 (2.08%) casualties during the period December 29, 2019 to February 7, 2020. The fatality rate of coronavirus MERS-CoV was (34.77%) higher than SARS-CoV (10.87%) and 2019-nCoV (2.08%); however, the 2019-nCoV transmitted rapidly in comparison to SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. CONCLUSIONS The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV has diverse epidemiological and biological characteristics, making it more contagious than SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. It has affected more people in a short time period compared to SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, although the fatality rate of MERS-CoV was higher than SARS-CoV and 2019-nCoV. The major clinical manifestations in coronavirus infections 2019-nCoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS CoV are fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, generalized myalgia, malaise, drowsy, diarrhea, confusion, dyspnea, and pneumonia. Global health authorities should take immediate measures to prevent the outbreaks of such emerging and reemerging pathogens across the globe to minimize the disease burden locally and globally.
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- S A Meo
- Department of Physiology, Strategic Centre for Diabetes Research, Thoracic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Alhowikan AM, AL-Ayadhi LY, Halepoto DM. Impact of environmental pollution, dietary factors and diabetes mellitus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Pak J Med Sci 2019; 35:1179-1184. [PMID: 31372164 PMCID: PMC6659068 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.35.4.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex neurodevelopmental condition described by impairments in three main behavioral areas: social deficits, impaired communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite many years of vast study, the causes of ASD are still unknown. Various risk factors including genetic, infectious, metabolic and immunological have been investigated however, environmental, nutritional and diabetes related risk factors have not received sufficient attention. This study has provided an insight into the comprehensive interaction between environmental pollution, dietary factors and diabetes mellitus that could lead to the advancement of this debilitating neurodevelopment disorder. The literature search was done using PubMed and Google Scholar databases up to October 2018. Key words "Environmental Pollution", "Nutritional Factors", "Diabetes Mellitus", "Autism Spectrum Disorder" were selected.
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- Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan
- Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan, PhD. Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, P O Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 and Saudi Arabia
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- Laila Yousef AL-Ayadhi, MBBS, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment Center, Department of physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, P O Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 and Saudi Arabia
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- Dost Muhammad Halepoto, PhD. Autism Research and Treatment Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, P O Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 and Saudi Arabia
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Al-Ayadhi L, Alhowikan AM, Halepoto DM. Impact of Auditory Integrative Training on Transforming Growth Factor-β1 and Its Effect on Behavioral and Social Emotions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Med Princ Pract 2018; 27:23-29. [PMID: 29298441 PMCID: PMC5968258 DOI: 10.1159/000486572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of auditory integrative training (AIT) on the inflammatory biomarker transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 and to assess its effect on social behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). SUBJECTS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 15 patients (14 males and 1 female) with ASD aged 3-12 years were recruited. All were screened for autism using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Plasma levels of TGF-β1 were measured in all patients using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) immediately and 1 and 3 months after the AIT sessions. Pre- and post-AIT behavioral scores were also calculated for each child using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), and the Short Sensory Profile (SSP). Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 21.0 for Windows). RESULTS Plasma levels of TGF-β1 significantly increased to 85% immediately after AIT (20.13 ± 12 ng/mL, p < 0.05), to 95% 1 month after AIT (21.2 ± 11 ng/mL, p < 0.01), and to 105% 3 months after AIT (22.25 ± 16 ng/mL, p < 0.01) compared to before AIT (10.85 ± 8 ng/mL). Results also revealed that behavioral rating scales (CARS, SRS, and SSP) improved in terms of disease severity after AIT. CONCLUSION Increased plasma levels of TGF-β1 support the therapeutic effect of AIT on TGF-β1 followed by improvement in social awareness, social cognition, and social communication in children with ASD. Furthermore, TGF-β1 was associated with severity in all scores tested (CARS, SRS, and SSP); if confirmed in studies with larger sample sizes, TGF-β1 may be considered as a marker of ASD severity and to assess the efficacy of therapeutic interventions.
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- Laila Al-Ayadhi
- Autism Research and Treatment Centre, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Autism Research and Treatment Centre, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Dost Muhammad Halepoto, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, PO Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 (Saudi Arabia), E-Mail
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Alhowikan AM, -Ayadhi LA, Halepoto DM. Secretagogin (SCGN) Plasma Levels and their Association with Cognitive and Social Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD). J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2017; 27:222-226. [PMID: 28492151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the secretagogin (SCGN) plasma levels in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to age and gender-matched healthy control, and its association with cognitive and social behaviors by using childhood autism rating scale (CARS) and social responsiveness scale (SRS). STUDY DESIGN Case-control study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 2015 to May 2016. METHODOLOGY SCGN levels were determined in the plasma of thirty-seven (37) autistic children using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), categorized as mild-moderate and severe as indicated by their CARS scores and compared with thirty (30) age and gender-matched control samples. Correlation between SCGN levels and different cognitive and social behavior scales (CARS and SRS) was determined by Spearman's correlation coefficient (r). RESULTS The results indicated that autistic children (n=37) had significantly (p= 0.005) lower plasma level of SCGN {45.7 (26.2) ng/ml [median (IQR)]} than those of healthy controls {n=30, 70.8 (48.6) ng/ml [median (IQR)]}. Children with severe (n=28, 76%) as well as mild to moderate autism (n=09, 24%) also exhibited significantly lower SCGN levels {47.5 (27) ng/ml [median (IQR)], p =0.014} and {45.7 (16.6) ng/ml [median (IQR)], p = 0.02)}, respectively than healthy controls {n=30, 70.8 (48.6) ng/ml [median (IQR)]}. However, there was no significant difference between the SCGN levels of children with mild to moderate and severe autism (p = 0.66). Spearman's correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the relationships between SCGN levels and different variables (CARS, SRS). However, the results showed no significant correlation between SCGN and these scales. (CARS, r=-0.03, p=0.86; SRS, r=0.21, p=0.20). CONCLUSION The low SCGN plasma levels in children with ASD probably indicate that SCGN might be implicated in the pathogenesis of autism. However, these data should be treated with caution until further investigations are performed using larger sample sizes to determine whether the decrease in plasma SCGN levels is a mere consequence of autism or it plays a pathogenic role in the disease.
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- Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan
- Department of Physiology, Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Halepoto DM, Alhowikan AM, Ayadhi LA. Cluster of Differentiation 5 (CD5) Levels in the Plasma of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2017; 27:149-152. [PMID: 28406773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the cluster of differentiation 5 (CD5) plasma levels and their association with childhood autism rating scale (CARS) in subjects with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to age and gender matched healthy controls, and to explore the link between CD5, severity, and autoimmunity in autism. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 2014 to May 2015. METHODOLOGY CD5 levels were determined in the plasma of thirty-one (31) patients using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), categorized as mild-moderate and severe as indicated by their Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) score and compared to thirty-three (33) age and gender-matched control samples. RESULTS The preliminary data indicated that children with severe autism (n=12), exhibited significantly (p=0.02) higher plasma level of CD5 [0.55 (0.14-12) pg/ml {median (interquartile range=IQR)}] than those of normal controls [n=33, 0.29 (0.08-0.79) pg/ml {median (IQR)}] and children with mild to moderate autism [n=19, 0.26 (0.13-1.42) pg/ml, {median (IQR)}, p=0.08]. However, there was no significant difference between the CD5 levels of children with mild to moderate autism and normal controls (p = 0.62). Diagnoses of autistic children based on the CARS score >30. Disease severity and the CARS score, which represent stereotyped patterns of behavior in children with autism, were positively correlated (r = 0.43, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION The high CD5 plasma levels in patients with severe ASD, probably indicated that CD5 might be implicated in the physiology of autism. However, this finding should be treated with caution until further investigations are performed with larger populations to determine whether the increase in plasma CD5 levels is a mere consequence of autism or it plays a pathogenic role in the disease.
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- Dost Muhammad Halepoto
- Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh-11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh-11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Autism Research and Treatment Center, Al-Amodi Autism Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh-11461, Saudi Arabia
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Alhowikan AM, ayadhi LYA, Alkhedaide AQ. Association of Learning and Memory Calcineurin Binding Protein with Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2017; 27:84-87. [PMID: 28292384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the association of learning and memory calcineurin binding (CABIN1) protein with autism spectrum disorders. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional comparative study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY The Autism Research and Treatment Center, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 2013 to May 2014. METHODOLOGY Serum levels of CABIN1 protein in 62 (64%) autistic male children were analysed and 35 (36%) age healthy children measured by using ELISA. The diagnosis of autism was made, based on the criteria of autism as defined in the DSM-IV. CARS (childhood autism rating scale) was used for the assessment of autistic severity. Data was analysed on SPSS version 21. Mann-Whitney U-test was used for comparisons of CABIN1 protein levels between the autistic and control groups at a p-value of <0.05. Spearman's correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the relationships between different variables. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the levels of CABIN1 between the 1.12 (0.01-8.8) pg/ml and healthy (1.51, 0.12-4.32) pg/ml in children. However, children with mild to moderate autism had higher CABIN1 protein level (1.27 pg/ml, 0.01-10.240) than children with severe autism (0.80 pg/ml, 0.01-4.25, p=0.145). In addition, there was no significant relationships among the serum level of CABIN1 protein, the CARS score, and age. CONCLUSION CABIN1 protein level for children with autism was not significantly different from controls subjects as well as between children with mild to moderate and severe autism.
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- Department of Physiology, The Autism Research and Treatment Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alhowikan AM, Alfaifi A, Almutairi B, Alzamil O, Aleid M. Heart Rate Beat-to-Beat Slope Change during Six-Minute Walk Test: a Useful Clinical Tool for Estimating Fitness level. Tunis Med 2016; 94:879. [PMID: 28994889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is one of the most common exercise tests and is used to estimate the level of physical fitness. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of the beat-to-beat heart rate 6MWT slope (6MWTS) and recovery slope for predicting and estimating the level of physical fitness during 6MWT, instead of depending on the distance covered during the test. METHODS Seventy healthy adult male subjects aged 18 to 27 years were recruited randomly from the general Saudi population in Riyadh. Using a 50-m corridor, 6MWT was performed according to standardised American Thoracic Society guidelines. RESULTS The mean distance walked in 6 minutes (470.5±64.6 m) and beat-to-beat heart rate (HR) were calculated using a HR monitor. In addition, the body mass index, body surface area, Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion, and maximum predicted HR percentage were also calculated. A stepwise regression equation was used to predict the 6MWT distance (6MWTD), 6MWTS, and recovery slope. There was a significant correlation between 6MWTS and the recovery slope (r= -0.575, p<0.001), between 6MWTS and 6MWTD (r= 0.414, p<0.001), and between recovery slope and 6MWTD (r= -0.454, p<0.001). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that both 6MWTS and recovery slope can predict 6MWTD.
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Alhowikan AM. Activity-Regulated Cytoskeleton-Associated Protein Dysfunction May Contribute to Memory Disorder and Earlier Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Med Princ Pract 2016; 25:350-4. [PMID: 26967659 PMCID: PMC5588424 DOI: 10.1159/000445351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore a possible role for activity-regulated cytoskeleton-associated (Arc/Arg3.1) protein in the clinical identification of children with autism. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The plasma levels of Arc/Arg3.1 in 62 boys with autism and 32 healthy boys were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) was used to assess the severity of autism as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV). The Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparisons between children with autism and healthy children. The Spearman r correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the relationship between the CARS scores among patients with autism and different variables. RESULTS The mean plasma level of Arc/Arg3.1 protein in autism was 1.689 ± 0.917 pg/ml, significantly higher than that of healthy controls, i.e. 0.792 ± 1.056 pg/ml (p < 0.001). No significant relationship was found between plasma levels of Arc/Arg3.1 protein and CARS scores (r = -0.06; p > 0.05) or age (r = -0.27; p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The mean plasma level of Arc/Arg3.1 protein was higher in children with autism than in controls, suggesting that Arc/Arg3.1 could be a potential early blood biomarker for diagnosis of autism.
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- Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan
- *Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhowikan, KSU-Autism Research and Treatment Center, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, PO Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 (Saudi Arabia), E-Mail
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