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   What causes Fragile X syndrome?

   • A genetic mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome causes fragile X syndrome. The FMR1 gene is responsible for providing instructions to your body for making a protein called FMRP. This protein has a vital role in the development of synapses — specialized connections between your nerve cells that are critical for relaying nerve impulses.

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   What is fragile X syndrome (FXS)?

   • Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder caused by changes in a gene called fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 ( FMR1). FMR1 usually makes a protein called FMRP that is needed for brain development. People who have FXS do not make this protein.

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   Is fragile X syndrome life threatening?

   • None of the symptoms of fragile X syndrome are life-threatening. The fragile X syndrome life expectancy is the same as for the average person. What is life like with fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome affects every child differently. Your child’s healthcare team will be able to give you a better idea of how it’ll affect your child and family.

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2. www.cdc.gov › fragile-x-syndrome › aboutAbout Fragile X Syndrome | Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and behavior problems. Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of FXS from CDC, the National Fragile X Foundation, and other resources.

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   Fragile X syndrome ( FXS) is a genetic disorder characterized by mild-to-moderate intellectual disability. [1] The average IQ in males with FXS is under 55, while about two thirds of affected females are intellectually disabled.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFragile X Syndrome (FXS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Feb 7, 2024 · Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic disorder that causes physical abnormalities, behavioral issues and a wide range of other health problems. What are the symptoms of fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome affects your child’s intelligence, mental health, physical features and behavior.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK459243Fragile X Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Oct 28, 2023 · Fragile X syndrome (FXS), also known as Martin-Bell syndrome in the past, is a non-Mendelian trinucleotide repeat disorder. FXS is the most prevalent inherited cause of mild-to-severe intellectual disability and the most common monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder.

   • Author: William L. Stone, Hajira Basit, Evan Los
   • Published: 2023/10/28

   • Publish Year: 2019

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   Learn about fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that affects learning, behavior, and physical features. Find out the causes, inheritance, symptoms, and resources for this disorder.

7. www.genome.gov › Genetic-Disorders › Fragile-X-SyndromeAbout Fragile X Syndrome - National Human Genome Research ...

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   Jun 27, 2016 · Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability in males and is also a significant cause of intellectual disability in females. It affects about 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females and occurs in all racial and ethnic groups.

8. fragilex.orgThe National Fragile X Foundation | Fragile X Syndrome

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Learn about Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and physical characteristics. Find events, resources, research, and support for the Fragile X community.