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Fragile X syndrome: causes, diagnosis, mechanisms, and therapeutics

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Bagni, Claudia, Tassone, Flora, Neri, Giovanni, Hagerman, Randi·2012·Journal of Clinical Investigation

Abstract

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most frequent form of inherited intellectual disability and is also linked to other neurologic and psychiatric disorders.FXS is caused by a triplet expansion that inhibits expression of the FMR1 gene; the gene product, FMRP, regulates mRNA metabolism in the brain and thus controls the expression of key molecules involved in receptor signaling and spine morphology.While there is no definitive cure for FXS, the understanding of FMRP function has paved the way for rational treatment designs that could potentially reverse many of the neurobiological changes observed in FXS.Additionally, behavioral, pharmacological, and cognitive interventions can raise the quality of life for both patients and their families.Conflict of interest: Randi Hagerman has received grant support from Roche, Novartis, Seaside Therapeutics, Forest, and Curemark to carry out clinical trials for fragile X and/or ASD.She has also consulted with Novartis regarding clinical trials in fragile X syndrome.Giovanni

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    The Fmr1 knockout mouse model reproduces the morphological and behavioral features of human fragile X syndrome closely enough that molecular findings in it can guide targeted treatments for patients.

    “Because the mouse model recapitulates morphological changes and behavioral deficits seen in human patients, these molecular insights have led clinicians to design targeted treatments (see below).”
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    The FMR1 coding sequence remains intact in fragile X syndrome cells, so restoring gene activity is feasible.

    “The strategy of restoring FMR1 gene activity, which is based on the presence of the intact FMR1 coding sequence, targets potentially reversible epigenetic changes, primarily DNA methylation.”
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    5-aza-deoxycytidine is effective only on dividing cells, so it would not act on postmitotic neurons.

    “Moreover, it is presumed to be effective only on dividing cells, which excludes postmitotic neurons.”
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    Modulating levels of dysregulated proteins can regulate impaired plasticity associated with FXS.

    “Another approach to regulate impaired plasticity associated with FXS is to modulate the levels of dysregulated proteins.”
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    FMRP functions in regulating mRNA metabolism in the brain.

    “FMRP is largely established to function in regulating mRNA metabolism in brain.”
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    Lack of FMRP causes dysregulated synthesis of synaptic molecules, including elevated levels of several proteins (Arc, αCAMKII, MMP9, GSK-3β, mGluR, NMDA) and reduced GABA and AMPA receptor activity.

    “Lack of FMRP leads to a dysregulated synthesis of molecules with key functions at synapses, such as increased levels of Arc, αCAMKII, MMP9, GSK-3β, mGluR, and NMDA and decreased GABA and AMPA receptor activity.”
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    The placebo effect observed in most drug-based trials is significant.

    “the significant placebo effect observed in most drug-based trials”
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  1. Fryns, 1984, Acta Paediatr Scand Suppl., 313, 1
  2. Tassone F, et al. Newborn screening in fragile X syndrome: prevalence and allele distribution of the FMR1 gene. Paper presented at: American College of Medical Genetics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting; July 26, 2012; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. http://www.fragilex.org/community/international-fragile-x-conference/miami2012/agenda/ . Accessed October 19, 2012.
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Authors
Bagni, C., Tassone, F., Neri, G., & Hagerman, R.
Affiliations
  • KU Leuven (BE)
  • University of California, Davis (US)
  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
Corresponding author
Bagni, Claudia
Venue
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Published
2012-12-03
Volume
122
Issue
12
Pages
4314-4322
ISSN
0021-9738 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2097267337
Cited by
321
References
132
Citations by year
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FWCI
17.07
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Investigation (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Cineca Institutional Research Information System (Tor Vergata University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Lirias (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
  • FRAXA Research Foundation
  • Compagnia di San Paolo
  • National Center for Research Resources (RR-024146, HD02274, HD036071, UL1RR024146)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (HD036071, HD 02274, P30HD002274, R01HD036071)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
Keywords
fragile X syndrome, FMR1 gene, FMRP, trinucleotide repeat expansion, intellectual disability, mRNA metabolism, receptor signaling, behavioral interventions, pharmacological interventions, cognitive intervention, autism spectrum disorder
MeSH terms
Animals, Autistic Disorder, Fragile X Syndrome, Humans, Synaptic Transmission, Early Diagnosis, Epigenesis, Genetic, Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1, Molecular Targeted Therapy

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