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Lessons from fragile X regarding neurobiology, autism, and neurodegeneration.
Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP - 1 Feb 2006
Hagerman Randi J
Abstract excerpt
The fragile X mental retardation 1 gene (FMR1) mutation causes two disorders: fragile X syndrome (FXS) in those with the full mutation and the fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) in some older individuals with the premutation. FXS is caused by a deficiency of the FMR1 protein (FMRP) leading to dysregulation of many genes that create a phenotype with ADHD, anxiety, and autism. FXTAS is caused by...
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