Pharmacological, non-pharmacological and stem cell therapies for the management of autism spectrum disorders: A focus on human studies

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Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorders. They are enigmatic conditions that have their origins in the interaction of genes and environmental factors. ASDs are characterized by dysfunctions in social interaction and communication skills, in addition to repetitive and stereotypic verbal and nonverbal behaviours. Immune dysfunction has been confirmed with autistic children. There are no defined mechanisms of pathogenesis or curative therapy presently available. Indeed, ASDs are still untreatable. Available treatments for autism can be divided into behavioural, nutritional, and medical approaches, although no defined standard approach exists. Nowadays, stem cell therapy represents the great promise for the future of molecular medicine. Among the stem cell population, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show probably best potential good results in medical research. Due to the particular immune and neural dysregulation observed in ASDs, mesenchymal stem cell transplantation could offer a unique tool to provide better resolution for this disease.


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Sandhya K ◽  
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Shobha HC ◽  

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with immune system dysfunction. Recent year’s researches have exposed importance of cell based therapies, which were proposed and applied to ASDs as ASDs are considered to be a Neurobiological condition. Although a few studies show stem cell therapy as an active treatment, method for individuals with ASDs there is a lack of empirical evidences to confirm the effectiveness. A twin case study is presented who are diagnosed as having ASDs who had undergone Stem cell therapy treatment. The results of detailed Speech and Language evaluations and other treatments the children had undergone are the focus of present report. Precautions to be taken while choosing the right management option, which involves careful parental counselling are discussed.


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