Alexandru Gaman

Microbial metabolite p-cresol associates with constipation in adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and induces constipation-like symptoms in mice

Abstract Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are prevalent in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), yet their biological correlates remain poorly understood, notably in adults. The microbiota-derived metabolite p- cresol is reported to be elevated in the urine and stool of ASD patients, but...