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Genetics of Fragile X (FMR1 related disorders)

Dr. Lindsay Lambie | Clinical
The FMR1 gene, pathogenesis, inheritance and testing

Topic / Title of the Talk Genetics of Fragile X (FMR1 related disorders)
Field of Medicine Genetics
Length of the Talk 18 Mins
CPD Accreditation No. MDB015/MPDP/070/485
Category of the Talk Overview
CPD Type Clinical | Subscription CPD
Languages (Translations) & Subtitles Not Translated
Speaker Dr. Lindsay Lambie
Talk Description
This talk was delivered as part of an Ampath Webinar on Fragile X Syndrome Awareness. Fragile X syndrome is one of a number of clinical disorders associated with mutations in the FMR1 gene. Fragile X syndrome is the most common single-gene cause of intellectual disability worldwide. As many as 1 in 151 women and 1 in 468 men carry a premutation in this gene and carriers are at increased risk of Fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI).

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