Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
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Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
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Fatty acid and phospholipase A2 plasma levels in children with autism

Níveis plasmáticos de ácidos graxos e fosfolipase A2 em crianças com autismo

Márcia Helena Fávero de Souza Tostes; Hudson Caetano Polonini; Rosemeri Mendes; Marcos Antônio Fernandes Brandão; Wagner Farid Gattaz; Nádia Rezende Barbosa Raposo

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate fatty acid plasma levels, phospholipase A2 activity, and the developmental profiles of children with autism vs. control subjects. METHODS: Twenty four children with autism underwent laboratory analysis for fatty acid quantification using gas chromatography and PLA2 activity determination by fluorometric assay. RESULTS: No correlation was observed between the developmental quotient and fatty acid plasma levels. Phospholipase A2 activity was significantly higher among autistic children compared with controls. CONCLUSION: The study did not show a correlation between fatty acid and phospholipase A2 plasma levels and the developmental profile of children with autism.

Keywords

Autistic disorder, fatty acids, phospholipase A2

Resumo

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os níveis plasmáticos de ácidos graxos, a atividade da fosfolipase A2 e o perfil de desenvolvimento de crianças com autismo versus controles. MÉTODOS: Vinte e quatro crianças com autismo foram submetidas a exames laboratoriais para quantificação plasmática de ácidos graxos por cromatografia gasosa e para determinação da atividade de fosfolipase A2 por ensaio fluorimétrico. RESULTADOS: Nenhuma correlação foi observada entre o coeficiente de desenvolvimento e os níveis plasmáticos dos ácidos graxos quantificados. A atividade da fosfolipase A2 foi significativamente maior no grupo de crianças com autismo quando comparado ao grupo controle. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo não demonstrou correlação entre os níveis plasmáticos de ácidos graxos e fosfolipase A2 e o perfil de desenvolvimento de crianças com autismo.

Palavras-chave

Transtorno autístico, ácidos graxos, fosfolipase A2

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