Mapping the structure of biomarkers in autism spectrum disorder: a review of the most influential studies

This bibliometric analysis identifies and characterizes the 100 most-cited articles on autism biomarkers, spanning 1988-2021, with the United States as the leading research contributor. The review establishes core biomarker categories including genetics, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction, while highlighting emerging research directions such as brain imaging, metabolomics, and psychiatric comorbidity associations.