Cannabinoids as a Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

This team uses EEG to study sensory hypersensitivity in Fragile X. By testing drugs in mice, they aim to find treatments that calm brain overactivity.

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Inhibiting Nonsense – Mediated mRNA Decay: A Potential Treatment Approach for Fragile X

This team previously discovered runaway nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) in cells of Fragile X patients. They will now test drugs to reduce NMD.

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Exploring Drug Repurposing to Restore Hippocampal Function in FXS Mouse Models

This team found a key mechanism by which FMRP controls brain connections. They’ll test existing drugs that target this pathway to restore learning and memory in Fragile X.

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Contribution of Microglia to the Therapeutic Effects of Metformin and Adiponectin in Fragile X Syndrome

Why are some with Fragile X always hungry or overweight, yet rarely diabetic? This team is studying metabolism and testing treatments like metformin and diet.

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Alternative Splicing in White Blood Cells: A Biomarker for Fragile X Syndrome

This team found 1,600 blood-based Fragile X biomarkers that vary by individual—opening the door to personalized treatment and better ways to measure progress.

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Link Between Lipid Profile, eCBome System and Gut Microbiome in Fragile X Syndrome

Why does obesity challenge so many people with Fragile X? Dr. Caku’s team has found that Fragile X syndrome causes changes in the tiny organisms that live in our gut.

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Characterization of Microglia Transcriptional Profile in Fmr1 Knockout Mice Model

Microglia are excessively activated in Fragile X models. The team will investigate the mechanisms and attempt to correct this using drugs.

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The Role of Astrocyte BMP Signaling in Fragile X Syndrome

Researchers found a pathway in astrocytes that is overactive in Fragile X syndrome, and they hope to bring this pathway back to normal with a drug.

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Identifying Cellular and Molecular Signatures in Human Neurons That Distinguish Fragile X Syndrome Patients with Divergent EEG Profiles

Just as Fragile X affects individuals differently, medications do as well. This project aims to bring personalized medicine to Fragile X syndrome.

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Preclinical Testing of High Fat/Low Carb Diets in Fragile X Mice and Cells

Dr. Cara Westmark’s team will use mice to determine if palatable Atkins-type diets can improve sleep and boost learning skills for those with Fragile X syndrome.

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Screening Combinatorial Pharmacological Therapies for Fragile X Syndrome

Screening Combinatorial Pharmacological Therapies for Fragile X Syndrome

This Stanford University team assessed combinatorial drug treatments to correct a broad spectrum of deficits observed in Fragile X syndrome. Results published.

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