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Resveratrol ameliorates prenatal progestin exposure-induced autism-like behavior through ERβ activation.

Weiguo XieXiaohu GeLing LiAthena YaoXiaoyan WangMin LiXiang GongZhigang ChuZhe LuXiaodong HuangYun JiaoYifei WangMeifang XiaoHaijia ChenWei XiangPaul Yao
Published in: Molecular autism (2018)
We conclude that resveratrol ameliorates prenatal progestin exposure-induced autism-like behavior through ERβ activation. Our data suggest that prenatal progestin exposure is a strong risk factor for autism-like behavior. Many potential clinical progestin applications, including oral contraceptive pills, preterm birth drugs, and progestin-contaminated drinking water or seafood, may be risk factors for ASD. In addition, RSV may be a good candidate for clinically rescuing or preventing ASD symptoms in humans, while high doses of resveratrol used in the animals may be a potential limitation for human application.
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