FMR1

Spinocerebellar ataxias: genetic subtypes

Spinocerebellar ataxias are a group of clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorders. We list below an update on all genetic subtypes, including the most recently identified ones, based on mode of inheritance (Table 1: autosomal dominant; Table 2: autosomal recessive; Table 3: X-linked). Chromosomal locus, gene, mutational spectrum and testing methods are given. Because of significant

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Fragile X intermediate alleles: do they impact the reproductive risk?

Summary Fragile X syndrome is an inherited disorder caused by a CGG repeat expansion in the FMR1 gene. The syndrome is characterized by mild-to-severe mental retardation, which may be associated with behavioural disturbances and typical physical signs. As being X-linked, the syndrome shows its typical manifestations in males, although some females may be mildly symptomatic. The syndrome is

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