Abstract
Defective immune system function is implicated in autism spectrum disorders, including Fragile X syndrome. In this issue, O'Connor et al. (2017. J. Cell Biol. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201607093) demonstrate that phagocytic activity of systemic immune cells is compromised in a Drosophila melanogaster model of Fragile X, highlighting intriguing new mechanistic connections between FMRP, innate immunity, and abnormal development.
© 2017 Logan.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Drosophila Proteins / metabolism
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Drosophila melanogaster / immunology
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Drosophila melanogaster / metabolism
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Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein / metabolism*
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Fragile X Syndrome / immunology*
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Fragile X Syndrome / metabolism*
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Immunity, Innate / immunology*
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Phagocytes / immunology*
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Phagocytes / metabolism*
Substances
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Drosophila Proteins
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Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein