Elucidation of imprinting mechanisms linking Fragile X syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome

Principal Investigator

Takako Kikkawa
Lecturer, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a neurodevelopmental disorder, is characterized by intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder symptoms. FXS shares various symptomatic similarities with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), an imprinting disorder. We aim to explore commonalities among neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular focus on paternal inheritance mechanisms.

Co-Investigator

Shohei Ochi
Assistant Professor, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine