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Is there a protein affected in fragile x syndrome?

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FRAGILE X: A genetic disorder that is noticed in old age when tremors, ataxia and dementia sets in.Treatment is similar to parkinsons disease.

Answered 2/25/2017

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Fragile X Syndrome : Is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability & the most common single-gene cause of autism. The full mutation shuts down the fragile x mental retardation 1 (fmr1) gene so it can't produce fragile x mental retardation protein (fmrp). Low or absent fmrp affects the levels of many genes needed for neurons to develop & strengthen their connections. See mindinstitute.Org for more.

Answered 12/8/2012

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