Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome [FMR1]: X-linked condition-features include mental retardation, behavioral problems (autistic-like features, etc), and characteristic facial features in affected males. Affected females may also have milder clinical manifestations. Premutation carrier females are at increased risk for premature ovarian insufficiency; whereas premutation carrier males are at increased risk for Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome.

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