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fragile X syndrome |
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fragile X syndrome [‚fraj·əl ′eks ‚sin‚drōm] (medicine) A hereditary condition resulting from a trinucleotide repeat at an inherited fragile site on the long arm of the X chromosome. Affected males usually have some characteristic facial features, enlarged testes, and mental retardation. Females with on fragile X chromosome and one normal X chromosome may have a lesser degree of mental retardation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The most common inherited form of mental retardation, fragile X syndrome, continues to baffle researchers even though the mutant gene responsible for the condition was identified a decade ago. Children With Fragile X Syndrome: A Parent's Guide Weber JD, ed. announced today that it has scheduled seminars this fall in Chicago, Boston and New York City to discuss the company's plans to begin preclinical studies and clinical trials of SB15, a newly-formulated compound for the treatment of anxiety associated with fragile X syndrome and autism. |
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