Patent Issued for Compositions and methods for treatment of autism spectrum disorder (USPTO 11944649).

A patent has been issued to Immunotec Inc. for compositions and methods for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 1 in 68 children in the United States, with boys being more commonly diagnosed than girls. Currently, there are no known cures for autism, and techniques for medical detection are lacking. The patent describes the use of whey protein isolate and/or whey protein concentrate as a potential treatment for autism, with studies suggesting improvements in behavioral traits such as socialization, daily living skills, maladaptive behavior, and internalization. However, further research is needed to fully understand the effects of these compositions on autism. [Extracted from the article]