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thalidomide and Autism

thalidomide has been researched along with Autism in 16 studies

Thalidomide: A piperidinyl isoindole originally introduced as a non-barbiturate hypnotic, but withdrawn from the market due to teratogenic effects. It has been reintroduced and used for a number of immunological and inflammatory disorders. Thalidomide displays immunosuppressive and anti-angiogenic activity. It inhibits release of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA from monocytes, and modulates other cytokine action.
thalidomide : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of R- and S-thalidomide.
2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione : A dicarboximide that is isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is substituted by a 2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Of a population of 100 Swedish thalidomide embryopathy cases, at least four met full criteria for DSM-III-R autistic disorder and ICD-10 childhood autism."7.69Autism in thalidomide embryopathy: a population study. ( Akerström, B; Gillberg, C; Miller, M; Nordin, V; Strömland, K, 1994)
"Auditory hypersensitivity in autism is frequently observed in clinics."5.56Altered neuronal activity in the auditory brainstem following sound stimulation in thalidomide-induced autism model rats. ( Ida-Eto, M; Narita, M; Noro, Y; Ohkawara, T; Tsugiyama, LE, 2020)
"Autism is a behaviorally characterized disorder with impairments in social interactions, as well as stereotyped, repetitive patterns of behaviors and interests."5.36Nonexploratory movement and behavioral alterations in a thalidomide or valproic acid-induced autism model rat. ( Imura, Y; Kamada, N; Narita, M; Narita, N; Oyabu, A; Tano, K; Uchida, A; Yokoyama, T, 2010)
"Morphologic abnormalities found in autism (e."5.31Increased monoamine concentration in the brain and blood of fetal thalidomide- and valproic acid-exposed rat: putative animal models for autism. ( Kato, M; Miyazaki, K; Narita, M; Narita, N; Okado, N; Tazoe, M, 2002)
"One third of Swedes with thalidomide embryopathy have sixth and seventh cranial nerve palsy, named Möbius syndrome/sequence, and some of them suffer from autism."4.80[Eye muscle paralysis can increase the knowledge on autism]. ( Strömland, K, 2000)
"Autism model rats were prepared by prenatal exposure to thalidomide on embryonic day 9 and 10 in pregnant rats."3.85Mechanism of auditory hypersensitivity in human autism using autism model rats. ( Hara, N; Ida-Eto, M; Narita, M; Ohkawara, T, 2017)
"Based on the fact that thalidomide, at a certain point in human pregnancy, produces autism, we propose administering thalidomide to pregnant monkeys at an appropriate point after conception."3.72A proposed primate animal model of autism. ( Teitelbaum, P, 2003)
"To review the association of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in individuals manifesting thalidomide embryopathy and Möbius sequence and compare them with three new studies in which ASD was also associated with ocular and systemic malformations: (1) a Swedish study of individuals with CHARGE association (Coloboma, Heart, choanal Atresia, developmental or growth Retardation, Genital anomaly, and Ear involvement); (2) a Swedish study of Goldenhar syndrome; and (3) Brazilian Möbius syndrome (sequence) study."3.72Autism with ophthalmologic malformations: the plot thickens. ( Bandim, JM; Gillberg, C; Johansson, M; Miller, MT; Strömland, K; Ventura, L, 2004)
"The hypothesis that brain stem injury plays a role in the autism spectrum disorders was suggested by evidence that exposure to thalidomide during the earliest stages of brain development increases the risk of autism spectrum disorders."3.71Converging evidence for brain stem injury in autism. ( Rodier, PM, 2002)
"Autism has been linked to thalidomide exposure at 20-24 days gestation."3.71Is autism due to cerebral-cerebellum disconnection? ( Skoyles, JR, 2002)
"A previous study of 86 thalidomide-affected subjects with ophthalmic manifestations revealed the unexpected finding of autism in 4 of the 5 severely retarded individuals."3.70The puzzle of autism: an ophthalmologic contribution. ( Gillberg, C; Johansson, M; Miller, MT; Nilsson, EW; Strömland, K, 1998)
"Of a population of 100 Swedish thalidomide embryopathy cases, at least four met full criteria for DSM-III-R autistic disorder and ICD-10 childhood autism."3.69Autism in thalidomide embryopathy: a population study. ( Akerström, B; Gillberg, C; Miller, M; Nordin, V; Strömland, K, 1994)
"Thalidomide is a very potent teratogen capable of causing severe systemic malformations if the fetus is exposed during the sensitive period."2.45Thalidomide and misoprostol: Ophthalmologic manifestations and associations both expected and unexpected. ( Miller, MT; Strömland, K; Ventura, L, 2009)
"Auditory hypersensitivity in autism is frequently observed in clinics."1.56Altered neuronal activity in the auditory brainstem following sound stimulation in thalidomide-induced autism model rats. ( Ida-Eto, M; Narita, M; Noro, Y; Ohkawara, T; Tsugiyama, LE, 2020)
"It is further posited that, in autism, the drugs act as "triggers" that disturb the pro-proliferative fetal milieu using the same, mainly epigenetic, mechanisms that they demonstrate in rapidly proliferating cancer cells."1.40Autism's cancer connection: the anti-proliferation hypothesis and why it may matter. ( Ward, CS, 2014)
"Autism is a behaviorally characterized disorder with impairments in social interactions, as well as stereotyped, repetitive patterns of behaviors and interests."1.36Nonexploratory movement and behavioral alterations in a thalidomide or valproic acid-induced autism model rat. ( Imura, Y; Kamada, N; Narita, M; Narita, N; Oyabu, A; Tano, K; Uchida, A; Yokoyama, T, 2010)
"Morphologic abnormalities found in autism (e."1.31Increased monoamine concentration in the brain and blood of fetal thalidomide- and valproic acid-exposed rat: putative animal models for autism. ( Kato, M; Miyazaki, K; Narita, M; Narita, N; Okado, N; Tazoe, M, 2002)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (12.50)18.2507
2000's9 (56.25)29.6817
2010's3 (18.75)24.3611
2020's2 (12.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lenart, J1
Bratek, E1
Lazarewicz, JW1
Zieminska, E1
Tsugiyama, LE1
Ida-Eto, M2
Ohkawara, T2
Noro, Y1
Narita, M4
Ward, CS1
Hara, N1
Rout, UK1
Clausen, P1
Miller, MT3
Ventura, L2
Strömland, K5
Oyabu, A1
Imura, Y1
Kamada, N1
Yokoyama, T1
Tano, K1
Uchida, A1
Narita, N2
Rodier, PM1
Kato, M1
Tazoe, M1
Miyazaki, K1
Okado, N1
Teitelbaum, P1
Chudley, AE1
Johansson, M2
Bandim, JM1
Gillberg, C3
Nordin, V1
Miller, M1
Akerström, B1
Nilsson, EW1
Skoyles, JR1

Reviews

3 reviews available for thalidomide and Autism

ArticleYear
Thalidomide and misoprostol: Ophthalmologic manifestations and associations both expected and unexpected.
    Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology, 2009, Volume: 85, Issue:8

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adult; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child, Preschool; Cranial Nerves; Embr

2009
Genetic landmarks through philately - autism spectrum disorders: a genetic update.
    Clinical genetics, 2004, Volume: 65, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Autistic Disorder; California; Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal; Chromosomes, Human, X; Ex

2004
[Eye muscle paralysis can increase the knowledge on autism].
    Lakartidningen, 2000, Nov-08, Volume: 97, Issue:45

    Topics: Abnormalities, Multiple; Adult; Animals; Autistic Disorder; Facial Nerve; Female; Humans; Hypnotics

2000

Other Studies

13 other studies available for thalidomide and Autism

ArticleYear
Changes in the Expression of SNAP-25 Protein in the Brain of Juvenile Rats in Two Models of Autism.
    Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 2020, Volume: 70, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Autistic Disorder; Brain; Female; Male; Rats; Synaptosomal-Associated Protein 25; Thalidomi

2020
Altered neuronal activity in the auditory brainstem following sound stimulation in thalidomide-induced autism model rats.
    Congenital anomalies, 2020, Volume: 60, Issue:3

    Topics: Acoustic Stimulation; Animals; Autistic Disorder; Brain Stem; Female; Hyperacusis; Immunosuppressive

2020
Autism's cancer connection: the anti-proliferation hypothesis and why it may matter.
    Medical hypotheses, 2014, Volume: 82, Issue:1

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Autistic Disorder; Epigenetic Repression; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplas

2014
Mechanism of auditory hypersensitivity in human autism using autism model rats.
    Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society, 2017, Volume: 59, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Auditory Pathways; Auditory Perception; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Disorder; Hypera

2017
Common increase of GATA-3 level in PC-12 cells by three teratogens causing autism spectrum disorders.
    Neuroscience research, 2009, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Autistic Disorder; Ethanol; GATA3 Transcription Factor; Gene Expression Profiling; PC12 Cel

2009
Nonexploratory movement and behavioral alterations in a thalidomide or valproic acid-induced autism model rat.
    Neuroscience research, 2010, Volume: 66, Issue:1

    Topics: Age Factors; Animals; Autistic Disorder; Disease Models, Animal; Exploratory Behavior; Female; Inter

2010
Converging evidence for brain stem injury in autism.
    Development and psychopathology, 2002,Summer, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Autistic Disorder; Brain Stem; Child; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Homeodomain Proteins; Human

2002
Increased monoamine concentration in the brain and blood of fetal thalidomide- and valproic acid-exposed rat: putative animal models for autism.
    Pediatric research, 2002, Volume: 52, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Autistic Disorder; Biogenic Monoamines; Brain; Female; Pregnancy; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawle

2002
A proposed primate animal model of autism.
    European child & adolescent psychiatry, 2003, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Animals, Newborn; Autistic Disorder; Child; Disease Models, Animal; Female; Haplorhini; Hum

2003
Autism with ophthalmologic malformations: the plot thickens.
    Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society, 2004, Volume: 102

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Abnormalities, Multiple; Adolescent; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child, P

2004
Autism in thalidomide embryopathy: a population study.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 1994, Volume: 36, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Autistic Disorder; Deafness; Female; Humans; Intellectual Disability; Male; Pregnancy; Prenat

1994
The puzzle of autism: an ophthalmologic contribution.
    Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society, 1998, Volume: 96

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adolescent; Adult; Autistic Disorder; Child; Eye Diseases; Facial Paral

1998
Is autism due to cerebral-cerebellum disconnection?
    Medical hypotheses, 2002, Volume: 58, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Autistic Disorder; Axons; Brain Stem; Cerebellum; Cerebral Cortex; Female; Gestational Age;

2002