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RNA and microRNAs in fragile X mental retardation

RNA and microRNAs in fragile X mental retardation Fragile X syndrome is caused by the loss of an RNA-binding protein called FMRP (for fragile X mental retardation protein). FMRP seems to influence synaptic plasticity through its role in mRNA transport and translational regulation. Recent advances include the identification of mRNA ligands, FMRP-mediated mRNA transport and the neuronal consequence of FMRP deficiency. FMRP was also recently linked to the microRNA pathway. These advances provide mechanistic insight into this disorder, and into learning and memory in general. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Cell Biology Springer Journals

RNA and microRNAs in fragile X mental retardation

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2004 by Nature Publishing Group
Subject
Life Sciences; Life Sciences, general; Cell Biology; Cancer Research; Developmental Biology; Stem Cells
ISSN
1465-7392
eISSN
1476-4679
DOI
10.1038/ncb1104-1048
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Abstract

Fragile X syndrome is caused by the loss of an RNA-binding protein called FMRP (for fragile X mental retardation protein). FMRP seems to influence synaptic plasticity through its role in mRNA transport and translational regulation. Recent advances include the identification of mRNA ligands, FMRP-mediated mRNA transport and the neuronal consequence of FMRP deficiency. FMRP was also recently linked to the microRNA pathway. These advances provide mechanistic insight into this disorder, and into learning and memory in general.

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Nature Cell BiologySpringer Journals

Published: Nov 1, 2004

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