Pharmacotherapy for Fragile X Syndrome: Progress to Date
Davenport M, Schaefer T, Friedmann K, Fitzpatrick S, Erickson C. Pharmacotherapy for Fragile X Syndrome: Progress to Date. Drugs 2016, 76: 431-445. PMID: 26858239, DOI: 10.1007/s40265-016-0542-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFragile X Mental Retardation ProteinGamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmissionMore objective outcome measuresPlacebo-controlled trialFragile X syndromeClinical study designObjective outcome measuresSymptomatic treatmentLoss of FMRPFuture trialsExcessive glutamateOutcome measuresSelective antagonistClinical investigationSingle treatmentStudy designSymptomatic perspectiveGenetic causeX syndromeMental retardation proteinTrialsDrug developmentTreatmentSyndromeDrugs