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A review of fragile X premutation disorders: expanding the psychiatric perspective.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry - 1 Jun 2009
Bourgeois James A, Coffey Sarah M, Rivera Susan M, Hessl David, Gane Louise W, Tassone Flora, Greco Claudia, Finucane Brenda, Nelson Lawrence, Berry-Kravis Elizabeth, Grigsby Jim, Hagerman Paul J, Hagerman Randi J
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CONTEXT: Fragile X premutation conditions are associated with a significant degree of psychopathology and thus are of interest to the psychiatrist. Remarkable advances at the molecular level have enhanced our understanding of fragile X premutation disorders. OBJECTIVE: The authors review the genetic, molecular, neuroimaging, and clinical (systemic, neurologic, and psychiatric) manifestations of the premutation...
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