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Fragile X: Leading the Way for Targeted Treatments in Autism

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Wang, Lulu W., Berry-Kravis, Elizabeth, Hagerman, Randi J.·2010·Neurotherapeutics

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Two different mutations in the FMR1 gene may lead to autism. The full mutation, with >200 CGG repeats in the 5' end of FMR1, leads to hypermethylation and transcriptional silencing of FMR1, resulting in absence or deficiency of the protein product, FMRP. Deficiency of FMRP in the brain causes fragile X syndrome (FXS). Autism occurs in approximately 30% of those with FXS, and pervasive developmental disorders-not otherwise specified occur in an additional 30%. FMRP is an RNA binding protein that modulates receptor-mediated dendritic translation; deficiency leads to dysregulation of many proteins important for synaptic plasticity. Group I metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR1/5) activated translation is upregulated in FXS, and new targeted treatments that act on this system include mGluR5 antagonists and GABA agonists, which may reverse the cognitive and behavioral deficits in FXS. Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) is one of the proteins elevated in FXS, and minocycline reduces excess MMP-9 activity in the Fmr1 knockout mouse model of FXS. Both minocycline and mGluR5 antagonists are currently being evaluated in patients with FXS through controlled treatment trials. The premutation (55-200 CGG repeats) may also contribute to the mechanism of autism in approximately 10% of males and 2-3% of females. Premutations with <150 repeats exert cellular effects through a different molecular mechanism, one that involves elevated levels of FMR1 mRNA, CGG-mediated toxicity to neurons, early cell death, and fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome. In those with large premutations (150-200), lowered levels of FMRP also occur.

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  • Methylphenidate may target both symptoms and core neurobiological deficits in fragile X syndrome.

    “a stimulant such as methylphenidate, which is commonly used to treat the symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficits in FXS18, may target symptoms as well as core neurobiological deficits in FXS.”
  • Cellular evidence suggests that dopamine release is dysregulated in neuronal cultures of full-mutation neurons and is improved by adding either FMRP or methylphenidate.

    “evidence at a cellular level suggests that dopamine release is dysregulated in neuronal culture in full-mutation neurons, and this is improved with the addition of either FMRP or methylphenidate to the cell culture98.”
  • Premutation in FMR1 is associated with Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome, has a repeat length of 50-200, and does not usually cause mental deficits, but shyness, anxiety, and premature ovarian failure have been known to occur.

    “Premutation, associated with Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS; Wang et al., 2010), has a repeat length of 50–200 and does not usually cause mental deficits, but shyness, anxiety, and premature ovarian failure have been known to occur.”
  • In many individuals with premutations, excess FMR1 mRNA is produced, yet below normal FMRP is synthesized, and this may contribute to approximately 10% of male and 2-3% of female ASD cases.

    “In many individuals with premutations, excess FMR1 mRNA is produced, yet below normal FMRP is synthesized (Tassone et al., 2000a, 2000b) and may contribute to approximately 10% of male and 2–3% of female ASD cases (Wang et al., 2010).”

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Authors
Wang, L. W., Berry-Kravis, E., & Hagerman, R. J.
Affiliations
  • University of California Davis Medical Center (US)
  • UC Davis Health (US)
Corresponding author
Wang, Lulu W.
Venue
Neurotherapeutics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-07
Volume
7
Issue
3
Pages
264-274
ISSN
1878-7479 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1972885462
Cited by
176
References
155
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FWCI
2.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Neurotherapeutics (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (90DD0596)
  • National Institute on Aging (AG032115, RL1AG032115)
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (UL1DE019583, DE019583)
  • National Center for Research Resources (UL1RR024146)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (HD036071, R01HD036071)
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 › Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
Keywords
fragile X syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, FMR1 gene, FMRP, CGG repeat expansion, full mutation, premutation, fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome, mGluR5 antagonist, GABA agonists, dendritic translation, metabotropic glutamate receptors, MMP-9, minocycline, synaptic plasticity, targeted therapy
MeSH terms
Animals, Autistic Disorder, Fragile X Syndrome, Humans

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