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Cerebral protein synthesis in a knockin mouse model of the fragile X premutation.
ASN neuro - 1 Jan 2014
Qin Mei, Huang Tianjian, Liu Zhonghua, Kader Michael, Burlin Thomas, Xia Zengyan, Zeidler Zachary, Hukema Renate K, Smith Carolyn B
Abstract excerpt
The (CGG)n-repeat in the 5'-untranslated region of the fragile X mental retardation gene (FMR1) gene is polymorphic and may become unstable on transmission to the next generation. In fragile X syndrome, CGG repeat lengths exceed 200, resulting in silencing of FMR1 and absence of its protein product, fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP). CGG repeat lengths between 55 and 200 occur in fragile X premutation...
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