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ArticleNutrients2025

Gut Microbiota and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Neurodevelopmental, Behavioral, and Gastrointestinal Interactions.

Zuzanna Lewandowska-Pietruszka, Magdalena Figlerowicz, Katarzyna Mazur-Melewska

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Zuzanna Lewandowska-PietruszkaPoznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases and Child Neurology, 60-572 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-9595-0097
Magdalena FiglerowiczPoznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases and Child Neurology, 60-572 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-4731-0658
Katarzyna Mazur-MelewskaPoznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases and Child Neurology, 60-572 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-2695-4649

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Poznan University of Medical Sciences SDUM-GB23/03/21
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Abstract

backgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication deficits, repetitive behaviors, and frequent gastrointestinal comorbidities. Emerging research suggests gut microbiota alterations contribute to ASD symptoms and gastrointestinal dysfunction, but detailed microbial profiles and clinical correlations remain underexplored.

methodsThis study analyzed gut microbiota in 45 children aged 2-18 years diagnosed with ASD. Stool samples underwent 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Clinical assessments included ASD diagnostic subtype, adaptive functioning using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, gastrointestinal symptoms as per the Rome IV criteria, dietary patterns, and demographic variables. Statistical analyses correlated microbiota profiles with clinical features.

resultsGut microbiota composition was significantly influenced by delivery mode, age, sex, and diet. Vaginally delivered children had higher beneficial SCFA-producing bacteria, whereas Cesarean section was linked to increased pathogenic

conclusionsGut microbiota composition in children with ASD is shaped by multifactorial influences and connected to neurobehavioral and gastrointestinal phenotypes. The findings of this study support the potential of microbiota-targeted interventions to ameliorate ASD-associated symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderGastrointestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal MicrobiomeAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolDietFecesFemaleHumansMaleRNA, Ribosomal, 16SRNA, Ribosomal, 16Sautism spectrum disorderbehaviordietfunctional gastrointestinal disordergut-brain axisgut microbiota

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