# Can the Proinflammatory Cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α Act as Biomarkers of Autism Spectrum Disorder? A Literature Review > Syam N. URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/can-the-proinflammatory-cytokines-il-6-and-tnf-act-as-biomarkers-of-autism-spect Jurnal / Konferensi: Gaceta Medica De Caracas Tahun terbit: 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.47307/GMC.2024.132.3.17 ISSN: 03674762 Kuartil SJR: Q4 Citations: 0 ## Authors - Syam N. ## Abstract Background: WHO reports that out of 160 children, one of them has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Experts estimate that the cause of autism could be heavy metals. This review aims to assess the progress of research on the potential use of IL-6 and TNF-α cytokines as ASD biomarkers. Methods: This review uses sources from the PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. The keywords used were IL-6 AND TNF-α AND (Autism OR Autism Spectrum Disorder OR ASD). At the research identification stage, 63 studies were obtained, and after the screening, 12 studies were found that met the requirements for a review. ## Keywords - Proinflammatory cytokine - Tumor necrosis factor alpha - Autism spectrum disorder - Autism - Immunology - Medicine - Psychology - Neuroscience - Inflammation - Psychiatry --- Sumber: Discover Unhas — RIMS Universitas Hasanuddin. Saat mengutip, gunakan DOI bila tersedia atau URL kanonis di atas.