In vivo imaging of mGlu5 receptor expression in humans with Fragile X Syndrome towards development of a potential biomarker
Mody M, Petibon Y, Han P, Kuruppu D, Ma C, Yokell D, Neelamegam R, Normandin M, Fakhri G, Brownell A. In vivo imaging of mGlu5 receptor expression in humans with Fragile X Syndrome towards development of a potential biomarker. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 15897. PMID: 34354107, PMCID: PMC8342610, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94967-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFragile X syndromeFragile X mental retardation proteinX syndromeLoss of fragile X mental retardation proteinMGlu5 receptor expressionMetabotropic glutamate subtype 5 receptorsDrug occupancy studiesSignificant group differencesFragile X mental retardationHealthy controlsAnterior cingulateMGluR5 availabilityVisuospatial processingMGlu5 receptorsOlfactory cortexBrain areasGroup differencesRetardation proteinGlutamate signalingImages of maleNeurodevelopmental disordersExcessive glutamate signalingGender-matched controlsDisordersMGluR5