Illuminating Fragile X syndrome

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For Fragile X Awareness Month, we explore advances in pharmacological treatments for the condition.

What is Fragile X Syndrome?

It is estimated that one in 4,000 to 7,000 males and one in 8,000 to 11,000 females have been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a single gene disorder affecting the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) gene.1 Individuals with this genetic mutation are unable to synthesize the fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), which is necessary for normal brain function.2

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