2018
Repint of “Reframing autism as a behavioral syndrome and not a specific mental disorder: Implications of genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity”
Tordjman S, Cohen D, Anderson G, Botbol M, Canitano R, Coulon N, Roubertoux P. Repint of “Reframing autism as a behavioral syndrome and not a specific mental disorder: Implications of genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity”. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 2018, 89: 132-150. PMID: 29391184, DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.01.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveEpigenesis, GeneticHumansPhenotypePsychotic DisordersConceptsCognitive-behavioral phenotypeMental disordersAutism spectrum disorderPossible common underlying mechanismNon-categorical approachAutism phenotypeBehavioral syndromeNon-syndromic autismSpectrum disorderDevelopmental trajectoriesAutismSpecific mental disordersCommon underlying mechanismSyndromic autismDiverse genetic disordersEtiological heterogeneityDisordersClinical genetic examinationUnknown disorder
2008
The potential role for emergence in autism
Anderson GM. The potential role for emergence in autism. Autism Research 2008, 1: 18-30. PMID: 19360647, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Placental Trophoblast Inclusions in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anderson GM, Jacobs-Stannard A, Chawarska K, Volkmar FR, Kliman HJ. Placental Trophoblast Inclusions in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2006, 61: 487-491. PMID: 16806106, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.03.068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffects of Short- and Long-Term Risperidone Treatment on Prolactin Levels in Children with Autism
Anderson GM, Scahill L, McCracken JT, McDougle CJ, Aman MG, Tierney E, Arnold LE, Martin A, Katsovich L, Posey DJ, Shah B, Vitiello B. Effects of Short- and Long-Term Risperidone Treatment on Prolactin Levels in Children with Autism. Biological Psychiatry 2006, 61: 545-550. PMID: 16730335, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.02.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisperidone-induced increasesLong-term risperidone treatmentProlactin levelsRisperidone treatmentSerum prolactinOpen-label followWeeks of risperidoneBaseline prolactin levelsEffects of ShortPlacebo groupProlactin elevationReceptor polymorphismsWeek 8Baseline levelsMean increaseProlactinRisperidoneSerum samplesAdverse effectsPlaceboChildrenTreatmentMonthsDRD2 allelesAdolescents
2005
Nocturnal excretion of 6-sulphatoxymelatonin in children and adolescents with autistic disorder
Tordjman S, Anderson GM, Pichard N, Charbuy H, Touitou Y. Nocturnal excretion of 6-sulphatoxymelatonin in children and adolescents with autistic disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2005, 57: 134-138. PMID: 15652871, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutistic disorderNocturnal urinary excretionPineal gland hormoneLow melatonin productionNormal control individualsMelatonin physiologyGroup of childrenUrinary excretionMelatonin administrationTanner stageSleep problemsNormal controlsReported alterationNocturnal excretionControl individualsExcretion rateDisordersGland hormoneMelatoninMelatonin productionAutistic impairmentsExcretionCircadian rhythmBehavioral expressionVerbal communication
2002
Serotonin transporter promoter variants in autism: functional effects and relationship to platelet hyperserotonemia
Anderson G, Gutknecht L, Cohen DJ, Brailly-Tabard S, Cohen JH, Ferrari P, Roubertoux PL, Tordjman S. Serotonin transporter promoter variants in autism: functional effects and relationship to platelet hyperserotonemia. Molecular Psychiatry 2002, 7: 831-836. PMID: 12232775, DOI: 10.1038/sj.mp.4001099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAutistic DisorderBlood PlateletsCarrier ProteinsChildCitalopramFemaleGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansLinear ModelsMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMembrane Transport ProteinsNerve Tissue ProteinsPromoter Regions, GeneticSelective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsSerotoninSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
1998
Effects of Diagnosis, Race, and Puberty on Platelet Serotonin Levels in Autism and Mental Retardation
MCBRIDE P, ANDERSON G, HERTZIG M, SNOW M, THOMPSON S, KHAIT V, SHAPIRO T, COHEN D. Effects of Diagnosis, Race, and Puberty on Platelet Serotonin Levels in Autism and Mental Retardation. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1998, 37: 767-776. PMID: 9666633, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199807000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Plasma β‐Endorphin, Adrenocorticotropin Hormone, and Cortisol in Autism
Tordjman S, McBride P, Hertzig M, Snow M, Anderson G, Hall L, Thompson S, Ferrari P, Cohen D. Plasma β‐Endorphin, Adrenocorticotropin Hormone, and Cortisol in Autism. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 1997, 38: 705-715. PMID: 9315980, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1997.tb01697.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdrenocorticotropin hormoneBeta-endorphinPlasma levelsHigher plasma levelsPlasma β-endorphinNormal control individualsAcute stress responseΒ-endorphinNormal controlsControl individualsAcute stressorChronic hyperarousalStress response systemSevere autismCortisolAutistic groupHormoneIndividualsGroupHighest meanAutistic individualsLevelsStress response
1995
Plasma androgens in autism
Tordjman S, Anderson G, McBride P, Hertzig M, Snow M, Hall L, Ferrari P, Cohen D. Plasma androgens in autism. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1995, 25: 295-304. PMID: 7559294, DOI: 10.1007/bf02179290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral palsyPlasma DHEA-S levelsNC individualsAdrenal androgen secretionDHEA-S levelsAdrenal androgen dehydroepiandrosterone sulfateBlood serotonin levelsNormal control subjectsWhole blood serotonin levelsEffect of pubertySignificant group differencesAndrogen secretionDehydroepiandrosterone sulfateControl subjectsPlasma levelsSerotonin levelsNC groupPlasma androgensPlasma testosteroneSignificant negative correlationTestosteroneImpaired subjectsWhole bloodMean levelsGroup differences
1994
Noradrenergic and adrenergic functioning in autism
Minderaa R, Anderson G, Volkmar F, Akkerhuis G, Cohen D. Noradrenergic and adrenergic functioning in autism. Biological Psychiatry 1994, 36: 237-241. PMID: 7986888, DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(94)90605-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary excretion rateNeurochemical assessmentVanillylmandelic acidAdrenergic functioningExcretion rateNormal control individualsUrinary excretionPlasma levelsNoradrenergic functioningMarked abnormalitiesNormal controlsGroup mean differencesControl groupControl individualsNorepinephrineMean differenceAutistic patients
1993
Cerebrospinal fluid levels of homovanillic acid and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in autism
Narayan M, Srinath S, Anderson G, Meundi DB. Cerebrospinal fluid levels of homovanillic acid and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in autism. Biological Psychiatry 1993, 33: 630-635. PMID: 7687150, DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(93)90102-j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutistic DisorderChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHomovanillic AcidHumansHydroxyindoleacetic AcidMalePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesConceptsCSF homovanillic acidHomovanillic acidCerebrospinal fluid concentrationsCerebrospinal fluid levelsDopamine turnoverDopamine metabolitesCentral serotoninControl groupFluid levelsFluid concentrationsMarked alterationsGroup differencesAutistic disorderAutistic subjectsSerotoninChildrenAutistic childrenAlterationsGroupAutismPrevious studiesPlatelet serotonin studies in hyperserotonemic relatives of children with autistic disorder
Cook E, Arora R, Anderson G, Berry-Kravis E, Yan S, Yeoh HC, Sklena P, Charak D, Leventhal B. Platelet serotonin studies in hyperserotonemic relatives of children with autistic disorder. Life Sciences 1993, 52: 2005-2015. PMID: 7684805, DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(93)90685-v.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLysergic acid diethylamideParoxetine bindingWhole bloodSubgroup of subjectsHyperserotonemia of autismProstaglandin E1Arginine vasopressinDensity of plateletsCAMP productionAcid diethylamideLSD bindingAutistic disorderSignificant differencesSignificant correlationBloodSubjectsBasalSubgroupsPlateletsChildrenAutistic probandsUptake VmaxAutistic childrenIntegrating biological and behavioral perspectives in the study and care of autistic individuals: the future.
Cohen D, Volkmar F, Anderson G, Klin A. Integrating biological and behavioral perspectives in the study and care of autistic individuals: the future. Israel Journal Of Psychiatry And Related Sciences 1993, 30: 15-32. PMID: 8101835.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Tryptophan loading in hyperserotonemic and normoserotonemic adults
Cook E, Anderson G, Heninger G, Fletcher K, Freedman D, Leventhal B. Tryptophan loading in hyperserotonemic and normoserotonemic adults. Biological Psychiatry 1992, 31: 525-528. PMID: 1581428, DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(92)90264-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
The Hyperserotonemia of Autisma
ANDERSON G, HORNE W, CHATTERJEE D, COHEN D. The Hyperserotonemia of Autisma. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 1990, 600: 331-340. PMID: 2252319, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1990.tb16893.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAutistic DisorderBlood PlateletsChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantReference ValuesSerotoninConceptsPlatelet function
1989
The issue of hyperserotonemia and platelet serotonin exposure: A preliminary study
Anderson G, Minderaa R, Cho S, Volkmar F, Cohen D. The issue of hyperserotonemia and platelet serotonin exposure: A preliminary study. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1989, 19: 349-351. PMID: 2745398, DOI: 10.1007/bf02211852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeurochemical Study of Dopamine Functioning in Autistic and Normal Subjects
MINDERAA R, ANDERSON G, VOLKMAR F, AKKERHUIS G, COHEN D. Neurochemical Study of Dopamine Functioning in Autistic and Normal Subjects. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1989, 28: 190-194. PMID: 2925571, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-198903000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAutistic DisorderDopamineFemaleHomovanillic AcidHumansMalePhenothiazinesProlactinConceptsPlasma PRLPlasma prolactinHVA levelsUrinary HVANormal controlsNormal subjectsUrinary DA excretionUrinary HVA excretionHomovanillic acid levelsDose of neurolepticPlasma PRL valuesDopamine functioningDopamine excretionNeuroleptic doseHVA excretionNeuroleptic medicationDA excretionNeurochemical studiesPRL valuesPeripheral indicesExcretion rateAcid levelsHVAExcretionSignificant differencesWhole blood serotonin and tryptophan in autism: Temporal stability and the effects of medication
Minderaa R, Anderson G, Volkmar F, Harcherick D, Akkerhuis G, Cohen D. Whole blood serotonin and tryptophan in autism: Temporal stability and the effects of medication. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1989, 19: 129-136. PMID: 2708296, DOI: 10.1007/bf02212724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnticonvulsantsAutistic DisorderFemaleHaloperidolHumansMalePhenothiazinesPlatelet CountSerotoninTime FactorsTryptophanConceptsWhole blood serotoninPlatelet countMedicated groupBlood serotoninSex-matched normal controlsSignificant intraclass correlation coefficientsEffects of medicationWhole blood concentrationsAutistic groupIntraclass correlation coefficientMean percentage differenceBlood concentrationsNormal controlsNormal subjectsWhole bloodTRP valuesSerotoninTryptophan valuesYear periodGroupCountPercentage differenceMedicationsBlood
1988
Cerebrospinal fluid indoleacetic acid in autistic subjects
Anderson G, Ross D, Klykylo W, Feibel F, Cohen D. Cerebrospinal fluid indoleacetic acid in autistic subjects. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1988, 18: 259-262. PMID: 3410814, DOI: 10.1007/bf02211951.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1987
WHOLE BLOOD SEROTONIN IN AUTISTIC AND NORMAL SUBJECTS
Anderson G, Freedman D, Cohen D, Volkmar F, Hoder E, McPhedran P, Minderaa R, Hansen C, Young J. WHOLE BLOOD SEROTONIN IN AUTISTIC AND NORMAL SUBJECTS. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 1987, 28: 885-900. PMID: 3436995, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1987.tb00677.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole blood serotoninSerotonin levelsBlood serotoninNormal subjectsWhole blood serotonin concentrationAutistic subjectsBlood serotonin concentrationsBlood tryptophan levelsLow serotonin levelsHyperserotonemia of autismPlatelet countSerotonin concentrationsNormal groupTryptophan levelsSerotoninAutistic groupSubjectsPossible causesAnticonvulsantsNeurolepticsGroupLevelsHyperserotonemia