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Fragile X Syndrome: Disorders
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There is no cure for fragile X syndrome. Many researchers are studying gene therapy in hopes of ultimately identifying ways to correct genetic disorders. However, this process has yet to be successful with any disease, and since brain disorders pose unique challenges, a cure is unlikely in the near future. Medical interventions are ... primarily limited to medications. A number of medications have been identified as being helpful in addressing problems related to anxiety, attention, and activity. However, there is not a standard prescription regimen and usually several drugs must be tried independently or in combination with each other before an effective treatment is identified.
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Scientists have discovered a key protein in the toxic brain pathway that leads to fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), an inherited neurodegenerative disorder. The finding, in a Drosophila (fly) model of FXTAS, could help unravel the complex mechanisms of FXTAS and lead scientists to develop therapies to target the protein. The research will be published in the Aug. 16 issue of the journal Neuron.
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It is important to understand that Fragile X is a spectrum disorder. This means that there is a broad range of possible symptoms observed across cognitive, physical and behavioral features and that each person has a unique set of these features.
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It is possible that the main title of the report Fragile X Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
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