Table of contents : Front-Matter_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Biometals in Autism Spectrum Disorders Copyright_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Copyright Preface_2021_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Preface References Acknowledgments_2021_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Acknowledgments Chapter-1---Introduction-to-metallomics--the-_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spect 1 . Introduction to metallomics: the science of biometals Introduction to metallomics The metal composition of our body Metals in the central nervous system References Chapter-2---Measuring-biometals_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders 2 . Measuring biometals Measuring metals Measuring metals in biomedical research and the clinics Detecting metal deficiencies Measuring zinc References Chapter-3---The-history-of-metals-in-autism-_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectr 3 . The history of metals in autism spectrum disorders The history of autism spectrum disorders The history of metal abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders—heavy metal pollution Lead Mercury Mercury and vaccination Cadmium The history of metal abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders—dyshomeostasis of essential metals Iron Zinc Copper Other essential metals References Chapter-4---Essential-trace-metals-and-their-fu_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spe 4 . Essential trace metals and their function in brain development Trace metals in brain development and function The role of iron in brain development and function The role of zinc in brain development and function The role of copper in brain development and function The role of manganese, cobalt, and molybdenum in brain development and function Conclusions References Chapter-5---Nonessential-metals-and-their-_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum 5 . Nonessential metals and their brain pathology Pathology of toxic metals Neurotoxicity of lead Neurotoxicity of mercury Neurotoxicity of cadmium Pathomechanisms of toxic metals in autism spectrum disorder Competition with essential metals Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation Mitochondrial dysfunction Neuroinflammation and gliosis Axonal demyelination Conclusions References Chapter-6---Biometals-and-nutrition-in-autis_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectr 6 . Biometals and nutrition in autism spectrum disorders Absorption and transport of metals Iron Zinc Copper Manganese, Molybdenum, and Cobalt Nutritional trace metal needs to maintain an adequate metal status Nutrition and autism spectrum disorder Nutritional disorders and autism spectrum disorder References Chapter-7---Linking-trace-metal-abnormalities-to-a_2020_Biometals-in-Autism- 7 . Linking trace metal abnormalities to autism—insights from epidemiological studies Lessons from recent meta-analyses and studies investigating trace metal imbalances and autism spectrum disorder Investigating maternal metal imbalances Mineral supplementation in autism spectrum disorder Iron Zinc Copper and other trace metals Conclusions References Chapter-8---The-specific-role-of-zinc-in-auti_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spect 8 . The specific role of zinc in autism spectrum disorders Zinc deficiency as a cause for synaptopathies Zinc deficiency as a cause for shankopathies Zinc and other autism spectrum disorder candidate genes Zinc deficiency and its relation to other autism spectrum disorder risk factors Conclusions References Chapter-9---Animal-models-for-trace-metal-abno_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spec 9 . Animal models for trace metal abnormalities—links to autism Introduction Zinc-deficient animals Animals with copper overload Animals with an overload of mercury and lead Iron-deficient animals Conclusions References Chapter-10---Animal-models-for-autism-links-to_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spec 10 . Animal models for autism—links to biometal abnormalities Shank2 and Shank3 KO mice MIA rats/mice VPA rats/mice Conclusions References Chapter-11---Human-stem-cell-models-linking-bio_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spe 11 . Human stem cell models linking biometal abnormalities and autism Human stem cells to model neuronal trace metal biology in health and ASD iPSC to model gastrointestinal zinc absorption in ASD Manipulation of zinc levels in ASD References Chapter-12---Extracerebral-biometals-in-autism-sp_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-S 12 . Extracerebral biometals in autism spectrum disorders: the gut–brain axis Microbiome alterations as a result of trace metal abnormalities Inflammation as a result of trace metal abnormalities Conclusions References Chapter-13---Biometal-homeostasis-as-a-therapeuti_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-S 13 . Biometal homeostasis as a therapeutic strategy in autism spectrum disorders Controlling zinc status Type of supplement Methods of delivery Conclusions References Chapter-14---Future-perspectives--autism--a-dis_2020_Biometals-in-Autism-Spe 14 . Future perspectives: autism, a disorder of biometal imbalance? Trace metal imbalances in autism spectrum disorder Trace metals and altered gut–brain signaling in autism spectrum disorder Trace metals and immune activation in autism spectrum disorder Trace metals and other nongenetic factors in autism spectrum disorder Trace metals and genetic factors in autism spectrum disorders Conclusions References Further reading Index_2021_Biometals-in-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Index A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T V W X Z