Understanding Fragile X Syndrome

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene March 26, 2021

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By Amy DeStaffany, RDH, BS

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability.^1–6 Linked to the X chromosome, it is inherited by females who carry the premutation allele. Individuals with FXS either do not manufacture at all or do not manufacture enough of the fragile X mental retardation 1 protein, which is integral to healthy brain development.⁷

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