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The document discusses a hypothesis that autism may be caused by mitochondrial dysfunction in the brain. Mitochondria produce energy for cells through oxidative phosphorylation but this process can be inhibited by factors like nitric oxide, potentially explaining biochemical abnormalities in autism patients. The hypothesis is supported by findings of issues like lactic acidosis and carnitine deficiency in autism that could result from mitochondrial defects.
- Author
- Jortegloria
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- EN