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ArticleCurrent opinion in toxicology2021

Perturbed MAPK signaling in ASD: Impact of metal neurotoxicity.

Oritoke M Aluko, Saheed A Lawal, Omamuyovwi M Ijomone, Michael Aschner

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Article in Current opinion in toxicology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. Unravelling the developmental toxicity of heavy metals using zebrafish as a model: a narrative review.Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Oritoke M AlukoThe Neuro- Lab, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Saheed A LawalDepartment of Physiology, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Omamuyovwi M IjomoneThe Neuro- Lab, School of Health and Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Michael AschnerDepartment of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.

Funding

Mechanisms of Manganese NeurotoxicityR01ES010563 · NIEHS · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI Michael Aschner, Aaron B Bowman · 2001 to 2026
$11.9M
Mechanisms of Methylmercury Induced Neuron ToxicityR01ES007331 · NIEHS · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI Michael Aschner, Aaron B Bowman · 1996 to 2026
$10.6M
SUPPORT FOR THE ROSE F KENNEDY IDDRC P50P50HD105352 · NICHD · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI Julie Secombe · 2021 to 2026
$7.0M
NICHD NIH HHS P50 HD105352NIEHS NIH HHS R01 ES007331NIEHS NIH HHS R01 ES010563
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways are intracellular signaling pathways necessary for regulating various physiological processes, including neurodevelopment. The developing brain is vulnerable to toxic substances, and metals, such as lead, mercury, nickel, manganese, and others, have been proven to induce disturbances in the MAPK signaling pathway. Since a well-regulated MAPK is necessary for normal neurodevelopment, perturbation of the MAPK pathway results in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects brain parts responsible for communication, cognition, social interaction, and other patterned behaviors. Several studies have addressed the role of metals in the etiopathogenesis of ASD. Here, we briefly review the MAPK signaling pathway and its role in neurodevelopment. Furthermore, we highlight the role of metal toxicity in the development of ASD and how perturbed MAPK signaling may result in ASD.

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AutismMAPKMetal exposureNeurodevelopment disorder

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PMID34263087
PMCPMC8276949

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