Fragile X Syndrome
------------------------- Mariam Abd -----------------------
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
How is it inherited?
Research
The gene that causes Fragile X syndrome is called FRM1. This gene helps give information to make a protein called FRMP. This protein helps the development of other proteins and helps make synapses , which helps connection between nerves.Synapses help the nerves which help impulses. People with Fragile X cannot always control their impulses.
A cause of Fragile X Syndrome is the over repeating or a mutation in a DNA segment which is CGG. The normal repetition would be in the range of 5 to 40. But for those individuals who have Fragile X syndrome, their repetition is over 200
What Are The Symptoms?
How Can We Treat This?
Citations
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