Maternal immune activation causes age and region-specific changes in brain cytokines in offspring throughout development.

Maternal infection is a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SZ)…. Data indicate that MIA leads to long-lasting, region-specific changes in brain cytokines in offspring-similar to those reported for ASD and SZ-that may alter CNS development and behavior.

Abstract. Behavior, and immunity 2013; 31():54-68