Abstract:Autism is characterized by behavioral impairments in social interaction, language and communication as well as restricted interests and activities. The present study examined stereotypical repetitive behaviors, anxiety, and locomotor as well as exploratory activities in rat model of valproic acid-induced autism. Materials and Methods: Pregnant Spraque dawley rats were administered by either valproic acid (VPA group, 500 mg/kg, n=10) or saline (control group, n=10) during fetal neural tube development on embryo… Show more
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