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New insights into fragile X syndrome: from molecules to neurobehaviors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12633995     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fragile X syndrome - a common form of inherited mental retardation - is caused by the loss of the fragile X mental retardation 1 protein (FMRP). FMRP is an RNA-binding protein which forms a messenger ribonucleoprotein (mRNP) complex that associates with translating polyribosomes. It has been proposed that FMRP is involved in synaptic plasticity through the regulation of mRNA transportation and translation. Recent advances in the identification of the mRNA ligands that are bound by FMRP, the RNA sequence and structure required for FMRP-RNA interaction, and the physiological consequences of FMRP deficiency in the brain are important steps towards understanding the molecular pathogenesis of fragile X syndrome, and learning and memory in general.
Authors:
Peng Jin; Stephen T Warren
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Trends in biochemical sciences     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0968-0004     ISO Abbreviation:  Trends Biochem. Sci.     Publication Date:  2003 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-03-13     Completed Date:  2003-07-08     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610674     Medline TA:  Trends Biochem Sci     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  152-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Brain / physiopathology
Cell Nucleus / metabolism
Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein
Fragile X Syndrome* / genetics,  metabolism,  pathology,  physiopathology
Humans
Nerve Tissue Proteins / chemistry,  genetics,  metabolism*
Neuronal Plasticity
Neurons / metabolism*
Nucleic Acid Conformation
Protein Biosynthesis
RNA, Messenger / chemistry,  metabolism
RNA-Binding Proteins*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
P01 HD35576/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; R37HD20521/HD/NICHD NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/FMR1 protein, human; 0/Nerve Tissue Proteins; 0/RNA, Messenger; 0/RNA-Binding Proteins; 139135-51-6/Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein

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