Association of fragile X syndrome with autism

The fragile X syndrome has been associated with autism. Blood samples from 37 autistic children and a control group were negative for fragile X chromosome. Large numbers of nonrandom autosomal lesions were observed in both the autistic and control groups.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of psychiatry 1985-01, Vol.142 (1), p.108-110
Hauptverfasser: Goldfine, P E, McPherson, P M, Heath, G A, Hardesty, V A, Beauregard, L J, Gordon, B
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Zusammenfassung:The fragile X syndrome has been associated with autism. Blood samples from 37 autistic children and a control group were negative for fragile X chromosome. Large numbers of nonrandom autosomal lesions were observed in both the autistic and control groups.
ISSN:0002-953X
1535-7228
DOI:10.1176/ajp.142.1.108