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- Title
The metabolic role of vitamin D in children's neurodevelopment: a network study.
- Authors
De Marzio, Margherita; Lasky-Su, Jessica; Chu, Su H.; Prince, Nicole; Litonjua, Augusto A.; Weiss, Scott T.; Kelly, Rachel S.; Glass, Kimberly R.
- Abstract
Neurodevelopmental disorders are rapidly increasing in prevalence and have been linked to various environmental risk factors. Mounting evidence suggests a potential role of vitamin D in child neurodevelopment, though the causal mechanisms remain largely unknown. Here, we investigate how vitamin D deficiency affects children's communication development, particularly in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We do so by developing an integrative network approach that combines metabolomic profiles, clinical traits, and neurodevelopmental data from a pediatric cohort. Our results show that low levels of vitamin D are associated with changes in the metabolic networks of tryptophan, linoleic, and fatty acid metabolism. These changes correlate with distinct ASD-related phenotypes, including delayed communication skills and respiratory dysfunctions. Additionally, our analysis suggests the kynurenine and serotonin sub-pathways may mediate the effect of vitamin D on early life communication development. Altogether, our findings provide metabolome-wide insights into the potential of vitamin D as a therapeutic option for ASD and other communication disorders.
- Subjects
VITAMIN D; CHILD development; VITAMIN D deficiency; NEURAL development; AUTISM spectrum disorders; SEROTONIN receptors; ENVIRONMENTAL risk
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-024-67835-8