This team’s ultimate goal is to find a way to restore full function of FMR1, the gene which underlies Fragile X syndrome. With this grant, they will use advanced technologies to find the specific proteins that are involved in keeping FMR1 silenced. Understanding precisely why and how the gene is silenced is a key step toward finding a solution.
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FRAXA Research Foundation – Finding a Cure for Fragile X Syndrome
Accelerating Fragile X Research for Effective Treatments