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Application of Drosophila Model Toward Understanding the Molecular Basis of Fragile X Syndrome.

Journal:
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
Year:
2019
Authors:
Kong, Ha Eun et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Human Genetics · United States

Abstract

Drosophila melanogaster is an ideal model to study Fragile X syndrome (FXS) as it presents us with a toolbox to identify genetic modifiers and to investigate the molecular mechanisms of FXS. Here we describe some of the methods that have been used to study FXS, ranging from reverse genetic screening using the GAL4-UAS system, to mushroom body staining and courtship behavioral assays to examine the learning and memory deficits associated with FXS.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30900182/