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Brief Report: Acamprosate in Fragile X Syndrome

Erickson, Craig A., Mullett, Jennifer E., McDougle, Christopher J.·2010·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

Glutamatergic dysfunction is implicated in the pathophysiology of fragile X syndrome (FXS). We report on the first trial of acamprosate, a drug with putative mGluR5 antagonism, in three adults with FXS and autism. Medical records describing open-label treatment with acamprosate in 3 patients with FXS and a comorbid diagnosis of autistic disorder were reviewed. In all three patients, acamprosate was associated with improved linguistic communication. Three patients received acamprosate over a mean 21.3 weeks of treatment. All patients showed global clinical benefit as rated with the Clinical Global Impressions-Improvement scale. Marked communication improvement was unexpected and has potential implications for the treatment of FXS, as well as idiopathic autism.

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  • Acamprosate blocks NMDA receptors and activates GABA A receptors; in three young adult patients with fragile X syndrome it produced global benefit and marked communication improvement.

    “Acamprosate, a molecule used to maintain abstinence from alcohol, is able to block NMDA-R as well as activate GABA A -R and was recently tested in three young adult patients with FXS, who showed global benefit (as rated by the CGI-I scale) and marked communication improvement (115).”

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Authors
Erickson, C. A., Mullett, J. E., & McDougle, C. J.
Affiliations
Riley Hospital for Children (US)
Corresponding author
Erickson, Craig A.
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2010-03-06
Volume
40
Issue
11
Pages
1412-1416
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W2035030950
Cited by
67
References
32
Citations by year
2023: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 9 · 2012: 9
FWCI
5.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH072964)
  • National Center for Research Resources (K12 UL1 RR025761, UL1RR025761)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Keywords
acamprosate, fragile X syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, glutamatergic dysfunction, linguistic communication
MeSH terms
Acamprosate, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Communication, Fragile X Syndrome, Humans, Male, Taurine, Verbal Behavior, Comorbidity, Treatment Outcome, Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate, Young Adult, Receptor, Metabotropic Glutamate 5

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