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Neuroanatomical, molecular genetic, and behavioral correlates of fragile X syndrome.
Brain research reviews - 1 Jan 2007
Koukoui Sophia Dona, Chaudhuri Avi
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a leading cause of inherited mental retardation. In the vast majority of cases, this X-linked disorder is due to a CGG expansion in the 5' untranslated region of the fmr-1 gene and the resulting decreased expression of its associated protein, FMRP. FXS is characterized by a number of cognitive, behavioral, anatomical, and biological abnormalities. FXS provides a unique opportunity to...
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