Fragile X syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Martin–Bell syndrome
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
seizures
mitral valve prolapse
connective tissue problems
gptkbp:carrierTestingAvailable yes
gptkbp:category neurological disorder
syndrome
rare disease
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in FMR1 gene
gptkbp:chromosomeAffected gptkb:X_chromosome
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Julia_Bell
1943
James Purdon Martin
gptkbp:frequency most common inherited cause of intellectual disability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fragile X syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code Q99.2
gptkbp:inheritance X-linked dominant
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome Xq27.3
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D005602
gptkbp:notableFeature anticipation (worsening in successive generations)
female carriers may have mild symptoms
mosaicism possible
gptkbp:OMIM 300624
gptkbp:prenatalTestingAvailable yes
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 4,000 males
1 in 8,000 females
gptkbp:proteinAffected gptkb:FMRP
gptkbp:repeatExpansion CGG trinucleotide repeat
gptkbp:riskFactor family history of Fragile X syndrome
gptkbp:symptom large ears
anxiety
intellectual disability
speech delay
hyperactivity
autism spectrum features
long face
macroorchidism
gptkbp:treatment behavioral therapy
occupational therapy
speech therapy
supportive therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-linked_intellectual_disability
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7