Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder characterized by mild-to-moderate intellectual disability. The average IQ in males is under 55, while about two thirds of females are intellectually disabled. Physical features may include a long and narrow face, large ears, flexible fingers, and large testicles. About a third of those affected have features of autism such as problems with social interactions and delayed speech. Hyperactivity is common, and seizures occur in about 10%. Males are usually ...

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Author: Silvia Marinova, PhD student in the Genomic Stability Laboratory at BAS

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We have repeatedly written about what genetics is, as well as some of the concepts associated with it. In <a href="/p/kak_ghienitie_opriedieliat_prilikata_s_roditielitie_ni_2256bb0a_9ee8_4d00_8f3e_7ca44b90aa45" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"></a> the article <a href="/p/kak_ghienitie_opriedieliat_prilikata_s_roditielitie_ni_2256bb0a_9ee8_4d00_8f3e_7ca44b90aa45" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">How genes determine who we are</a> [ref.1] you will find out more about what is heredity, why we look like our parents and how changes in genes can lead to the appearance of serious malformations and diseases.

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In the current article we will say more about some common genetic syndromes..

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What is genetic disease

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Genetic diseases are due in part or entirely to changes in DNA that may affect one or more genes. Generally speaking, they are caused by mutations in one gene (monogenic diseases), mutations in more than one gene (multifactorial or polygenic diseases), changes in the structure or number of chromosomes (chromosomal aberrations), a combination of genetic factors and environmental factors.

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It is important to understand that genetic diseases can be inherited by our parents, but they can also occur spontaneously.

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When a genetic disease is present from birth and there are more than one identifying symptoms, then we speak of a genetic syndrome. The child may have birth defects such as impaired function of certain organs (such as the heart or kidneys) or neurological symptoms.

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The following are 7 genetic syndromes and a short description of the cause of them and their symptoms, some of which are more common and others are less common.

What-is-Angelman-syndrome

What is Angelman syndrome

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Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disease that occurs at a frequency of 1 in 12,000 to 1 in 20,000 newborns. It is due to deletion of the <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ube3a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UBE3A gene</a> [ref.2].

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The condition mainly affects the nervous system.

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Typical facial changes are observed. There is serious mental retardation, problems with speech and communication, ataxia (lack of coordination of will movements), as well as characteristic behavior (unprovoked bursts of laughter).

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Some additional symptoms may include seizures and difficulty sleeping.

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<figcaption>A 5-year-old girl with Angelman syndrome. Credit: Yokoyama-Rebollar E, Ruiz-Herrera A, Lieberman-Hernández E, Del Castillo-Ruiz V, Sánchez-Sandoval S, Ávila-Flores SM, Castrillo JL - Mol Cytogenet (2015)</figcaption>
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What is fragile X syndrome

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It is also known as Martin-Bell syndrome. The incidence of this disease is 1 in 4,000 newborns in men and 1 in 8,000 in women and is due <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/fmr1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to a defect in the FMR1</a> gene [ref.3] found on the X chromosome.

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Due to the fact that men have only one X chromosome, the disease manifests in a more severe form in them. Thanks to the compensatory effect of the second one in women, usually the symptoms are milder.

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Characteristic is a mental retardation - as well as specific physical characteristics - an elongated face, an enlarged forehead, protruding ears, but those features develop gradually and become more noticeable over time.

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Curious about the more widely known name of the disease, namely fragile X syndrome, is that in some people suffering from it, it is actually observed that a fragment of the chromosome is "broken off" (though not completely detached).

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<figcaption>A boy with fragile X syndrome. Credit: Peter Saxon, Wikipedia</figcaption>
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What-is-Down-syndrome

What is Down syndrome

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Down's syndrome is due to trisomy of the 21th chromosome - meaning the individual has three copies of it instead of just two. The incidence of the disease is quite high - about 1 in 1,000 newborns suffer from Down syndrome.

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Some children also have so-called mosaicism. This means that not all cells have an additional chromosome, which usually means a milder manifestation of symptoms. A third variation of the disease is the translocation form.

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Distinctive features are flat face, almond-shaped eyes, tongue that is protruding out of the mouth, etc. Often children are born with heart defects, develop ear infections and problems with vision and hearing, etc.

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<figcaption>Boy with Down syndrome</figcaption>
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Tay-Sachs-syndrome

Tay-Sachs syndrome

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The disease is autosomal recessive, which means that the child has to inherit a <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hexa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">defective copy of the HEXA</a> gene [ref.4] from both parents. Thay-Sachs syndrome is more common in some groups of people, but in general its incidence is very low.

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It leads to progressive destruction of nerve cells in the central nervous system. Usually, the first problems begin to manifest between the third and sixth months after birth.

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Children's mental development slows down, the muscles gradually weaken and they lose the ability to sit, crawl and turn. Followed by seizures, hearing and vision loss, paralysis. Unfortunately, children with this severe form of the disease survive only until early childhood. There is also a lighter form, which is very rare.

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What-is-Williams-syndrome

What is Williams syndrome

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The syndrome affects 1 in <a 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It is characteristic that the reason for its appearance is accidental, although there are cases of family burden. It is due to a deletion of genes from a specific region in chromosome 7 (7q.11.23) [<a 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target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.5</a>].

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In this disease, there is a slowdown in growth both before and after birth. People who suffer from it may experience varying degrees of intellectual disability. Characteristic features are also observed, which become more and more pronounced over time. In general, physical symptoms can vary widely and manifest differently in different individuals.

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<figcaption>Williams syndrome. Credit: E. A. Nikitina, A. V. Medvedeva, G. A. Zakharov, and E. V. Savvateeva-Popova, 2014 Park-media Ltd - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3999462/figure/F1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3999462/figure/F1/</a></figcaption>
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What-is-Turner-syndrome

What is Turner syndrome

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Turner's syndrome is named after Dr. Henry Turner, who describes the disease for the first time. It is among the most common genetic diseases in women and affects only them. It is due to partial or total loss of one of the X chromosomes.

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Interestingly, this is the only survivable monosomy in a person. Potentially affected women may develop many symptoms affecting different organs and systems. Mental development is usually not delayed, but it is possible to experience learning difficulties. Women are infertile.

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What-is-Prader-Willi-syndrome

What is Prader-Willi syndrome

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This syndrome occurs in 1 in 12,000 to 1 in 15,000 children.

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In newborns, low muscle tone, lethargy, difficulty sucking and feeding, weight below the norm is observed. It is characteristic of sufferers that they experience extreme hunger, obsession with food and gaining weight between the first and sixth years of life, which can lead to life-threatening obesity.

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Symptoms can also affect many organs and systems. The disease is due to a deletion of a sspecific part of chromosome 15. &nbsp;