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Modulation of the GABAergic pathway for the treatment of fragile X syndrome

Overview of attention for article published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, September 2014
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Title
Modulation of the GABAergic pathway for the treatment of fragile X syndrome
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Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, September 2014
DOI 10.2147/ndt.s42919
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Reymundo Lozano, Emma B Hare, Randi J Hagerman

Abstract

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability and the most common single-gene cause of autism. It is caused by mutations on the fragile X mental retardation gene (FMR1) and lack of fragile X mental retardation protein, which in turn, leads to decreased inhibition of translation of many synaptic proteins. The metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) hypothesis states that the neurological deficits in individuals with FXS are due mainly to downstream consequences of overstimulation of the mGluR pathway. The main efforts have focused on mGluR5 targeted treatments; however, investigation on the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system and its potential as a targeted treatment is less emphasized. The fragile X mouse models (Fmr1-knock out) show decreased GABA subunit receptors, decreased synthesis of GABA, increased catabolism of GABA, and overall decreased GABAergic input in many regions of the brain. Consequences of the reduced GABAergic input in FXS include oversensitivity to sensory stimuli, seizures, and anxiety. Deficits in the GABA receptors in different regions of the brain are associated with behavioral and attentional processing deficits linked to anxiety and autistic behaviors. The understanding of the neurobiology of FXS has led to the development of targeted treatments for the core behavioral features of FXS, which include social deficits, inattention, and anxiety. These symptoms are also observed in individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, therefore the targeted treatments for FXS are leading the way in the treatment of other neurodevelopmental syndromes and autism. The GABAergic system in FXS represents a target for new treatments. Herein, we discuss the animal and human trials of GABAergic treatment in FXS. Arbaclofen and ganaxolone have been used in individuals with FXS. Other potential GABAergic treatments, such as riluzole, gaboxadol, tiagabine, and vigabatrin, will be also discussed. Further studies are needed to determine the safety and efficacy of GABAergic treatments for FXS.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United States 3 2%
Unknown 152 98%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 31 20%
Student > Ph. D. Student 28 18%
Student > Bachelor 22 14%
Student > Master 21 14%
Student > Doctoral Student 10 6%
Other 25 16%
Unknown 18 12%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Neuroscience 35 23%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 30 19%
Medicine and Dentistry 25 16%
Psychology 14 9%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 11 7%
Other 19 12%
Unknown 21 14%
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