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Anatomical phenotyping in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome with magnetic resonance imaging.
NeuroImage - 15 Nov 2010
Ellegood Jacob, Pacey Laura K, Hampson David R, Lerch Jason P, Henkelman R Mark
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common single gene cause of inherited mental impairment, and cognitive deficits can range from simple learning disabilities to mental retardation. Human FXS is caused by a loss of the Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP). The fragile X knockout (FX KO) mouse also shows a loss of FMRP, as well as many of the physical and behavioural characteristics of human FXS. This...
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