Commentary on "Platelet Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients and First-Degree Relatives". Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anderson, George; Cook, Edwin
• Is Part Of: Molecular autism. Volume 7:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Serotonin -- Autism -- Platelet aggregation -- Platelet release -- Hyperserotonemia -- Platelet functioning -- Platelet count -- 5-HT; Autism -- Periodicals; Autism in children -- Periodicals; 616.85882005
• DOI: 10.1186/s13229-016-0086-8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-2392

Abstract

Abstract We comment on the recent report entitled "Platelet Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients and First-Degree Relatives" [Molecular Autism 2015;6:57]. We find it commendable that the authors have investigated platelet factors potentially involved in the well-replicated observation of platelet hyperserotonemia in autism. However, we believe the results need a fuller discussion in the context of prior studies, think that certain aspects of the interpretation need to be reassessed, and attempt to provide a framework for further research in this area.