Pharmacologically Activating mGluR7 as a Novel Therapy for Fragile X Syndrome

March 7, 2024

Join Dr. Tsai and Dr. Kumar on a journey into novel treatments for Fragile X syndrome. Activating mGluR7 could be a game-changer, opening up uncharted therapeutic territory.

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Role of FMRP in the Regulation of Synaptic Plasticity

February 2, 2009

FRAXA’s $1M support helped Drs. Greenough and Weiler reveal FMRP’s role at synapses, shaping today’s understanding of Fragile X syndrome.

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Charles Cox, PhD, at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, FRAXA research grant

Alterations in Neocortical Neuron Excitability Associated with Fragile X

February 13, 2006

With a $107,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation from 2005-2006, Dr. Charles Cox at the University of Illinois looked for alterations in the intrinsic excitability of individual neurons within the visual neocortex in Fragile X syndrome.

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Stephanie Ceman, PhD, at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, FRAXA research grant

FMR Expression in Zebra Finch

February 13, 2006

With a $18,500 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation in 2006, Dr. Stephanie Ceman from the University of Illinois studied Fragile X in zebra finches to better understand the impairments of verbal expression in individuals with Fragile X syndrome. Results published.

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