Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder appearing before the age of 3, where
communication and social interactions are impaired. It also entails stereotypic behavior or …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a developmental disorder caused by a mutation in the X‐linked
FMR1 gene, coding for the FMRP protein which is largely involved in synaptic function. FXS …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability in
humans. In addition to cognitive impairment, patients may exhibit hyperactivity, attention …

Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation, and recently
a number of mouse models have been generated to study the condition. Knockout of the …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) results from the loss of expression of the fragile X mental
retardation (FMR1) gene. Individuals affected by FXS experience many behavioral …

Fragile X Syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. It is also
known for having a substantial behavioral morbidity, including autistic features. In humans …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common single gene cause of autism and intellectual
disabilities. Humans with FXS exhibit increased anxiety, sensory hypersensitivity, seizures …

A genetic etiology in autism is now strongly supported by family and twin studies. A 3: 1 ratio
of affected males to females suggests the involvement of at least one X-linked locus in the …

Background Fragile XS yndrome, the most common single gene cause of autism, results
from loss of the RNA‐binding protein FMRP. Although FMRP is highly expressed in neurons …

The Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most frequent form of inherited mental disability and is
considered a monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder. FXS is caused by a triplet …