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

In Fragile X, neuron signaling may be thrown off balance. Dr. Charles Cox investigated changes in excitability within the visual cortex.

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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 $18.5K from FRAXA, Dr. Stephanie Ceman at Illinois used zebra finches to study how Fragile X affects speech and vocal learning. Results published.

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