channelopathy Archives • Fragile X Research

Channelopathies: Altered Ion Channels in Fragile X Syndrome

FRAXA Research Foundation 2006-2010 Grants, 2011 Grants, Completed Research Grant, Daniel Johnston, PhD, Darrin Brager, PhD, Disease Mechanisms, Treatment Targets, University of Texas at Austin September 15, 2011April 25, 2018channelopathy, ion channel

With a $95,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation from 2010-2011, Dr. Daniel Johnston and Dr. Darrin Brager at the University of Texas at Austin investigated alterations in ion channels in fragile X syndrome. They explored potential therapeutic effects of drugs which open and close these channels. Results published.