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Is there evidence for neuropsychological and neurobehavioral phenotypes among adults without FXTAS who carry the FMR1 premutation? A review of current literature.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Feb 2009
Hunter Jessica Ezzell, Abramowitz Ann, Rusin Michele, Sherman Stephanie L
Abstract excerpt
Carriers of expanded, but unmethylated, premutation alleles of the fragile X mental retardation gene are at risk for a late-onset tremor/ataxia syndrome, mostly affecting men over age 50. However, the general neuropsychological and neurobehavioral impact of carrying a premutation allele in younger adults not affected by the tremor/ataxia syndrome remains unclear. Past studies have utilized varying study designs...
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