Neurochemistry International
Volume 101, December 2016, Pages 83?109
Autism genes are selectively targeted by environmental pollutants including pesticides, heavy metals, bisphenol A, phthalates and many others in food, cosmetics or household products
Received 5 July 2016, Revised 18 October 2016, Accepted 26 October 2016, Available online 28 October 2016
Highlights
? Autism gene/chemical interactions were analysed using the Comparative toxicogenomics database. ? Pesticides, heavy metals, bisphenol A, phthalates, polyhalogenated biphenyls, valproate, SSRI's & others selectively target autism genes. ? ? as do multiple endocrine disruptors & several food additives, including aspartame, NaF and soy phytoestrogens. ? ?as well as cosmetic and household product ingredients including tretinoin, titanium dioxide & nonylphenol. ? The autism epidemic may be driven by multiple environmental pollutants via their effects on susceptibility gene products.
Volume 101, December 2016, Pages 83?109
Autism genes are selectively targeted by environmental pollutants including pesticides, heavy metals, bisphenol A, phthalates and many others in food, cosmetics or household products
Received 5 July 2016, Revised 18 October 2016, Accepted 26 October 2016, Available online 28 October 2016
Highlights
? Autism gene/chemical interactions were analysed using the Comparative toxicogenomics database. ? Pesticides, heavy metals, bisphenol A, phthalates, polyhalogenated biphenyls, valproate, SSRI's & others selectively target autism genes. ? ? as do multiple endocrine disruptors & several food additives, including aspartame, NaF and soy phytoestrogens. ? ?as well as cosmetic and household product ingredients including tretinoin, titanium dioxide & nonylphenol. ? The autism epidemic may be driven by multiple environmental pollutants via their effects on susceptibility gene products.