Fragile X syndrome - Wikipedia
WEBFragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder which occurs as a result of a mutation of the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMR1) gene on the X chromosome, most commonly an increase in the number of CGG trinucleotide repeats in the 5' untranslated region of FMR1.
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBFeb 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.
About Fragile X Syndrome | Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) | CDC
WEBMay 15, 2024 · 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.
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) | Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) | CDC
WEBFragile X syndrome (FXS) is one of the most common causes of inherited intellectual disability.
About Fragile X Syndrome - National Human Genome Research …
WEBJun 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 …
Fragile X syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
WEBFragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition.
Fragile X Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …
WEBNov 7, 2013 · Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). People with Fragile X syndrome may not have noticeable symptoms, or they can have more serious symptoms that range from learning disabilities to cognitive and behavior problems.
Fragile X 101 | The Three Fragile X Disorders
WEBWhat is Fragile X Syndrome? Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is caused by a mutation of a single gene — FMR1 — on the X chromosome and is inherited genetically, often unknowingly.
The National Fragile X Foundation | Fragile X Syndrome
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and various physical characteristics. Though FXS occurs in both genders, males are more frequently affected than females, and generally with greater severity.
Fragile X Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBOct 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.