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Bookmark or Share- What are the symptoms of Fragile X syndrome? - NICHDPeople with Fragile X have some symptoms in common, including intellectual problems, physical features unique to this syndrome, behavioral challenges, speech and language problems, and sensory issues.
- What causes Fragile X syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...Fragile X results from a change or mutation in the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMR1) gene, which is found on the X chromosome. The gene normally makes a protein, called FMRP, that is important for creating and maintaining connections between cells in the brain and nervous system.
- Fragile X Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute ...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.
- About Fragile X-Associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (FXPOI ... - NICHDPeople who have what's called a full mutation in the FMR1 gene (instead of the premutation) are likely to have Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). People with the premutation usually do not have IDDs, but they may have some learning disabilities.
- Treatments for Infertility Related to Fragile X-Associated Primary ...The discussion should include the risk of passing on the premutation to their child, as well as the possibility that the premutation could expand to the full mutation, causing Fragile X syndrome in the child. Others with FXPOI might consider adoption as a way to build their family. Adoption can be very rewarding, but the process is not without ...
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