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Reduced Sensorimotor, Working Memory, and Episodic Memory Abilities in Aging Female

Kristen McGatlin, Robin L Shafer, Kathryn E Unruh, Cassandra J Stevens, Sophia G Peterson, Richard M Dubinsky, Andrea P Lee, Flora Tassone, Randi J Hagerman, Heather Bailey and 1 more

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Kristen McGatlinDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
Robin L ShaferKansas Center for Autism Research and Training, Life Span Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7211-3501
Kathryn E UnruhKansas Center for Autism Research and Training, Life Span Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6745-5550
Cassandra J StevensKansas Center for Autism Research and Training, Life Span Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA.ORCID 0009-0006-3097-0608
Sophia G PetersonKansas Center for Autism Research and Training, Life Span Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA.
Richard M DubinskyDepartment of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
Andrea P LeeDepartment of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
Flora TassoneMedical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6388-9180
Randi J HagermanMedical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5029-8448
Heather BaileyDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0953-3212
Matthew W MosconiKansas Center for Autism Research and Training, Life Span Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA.

Funding

Multi-modal sensory feedback mechanisms of fine and gross motor control in autism spectrum disordersK01MH137518 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE · PI Robin L Shafer · 2024 to 2026
$447k
NIH HHS 5K01MH137518-02NIH HHS 5R01HD036071-26NIH HHS 5R01NS131337-02NIH HHS 5R21AG080923-02NIH HHS 5UL1TR002366-09NIMH NIH HHS K01 MH137518
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesFragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is characterized by tremor, gait ataxia, and cerebellar white matter degeneration, along with possible cognitive and cerebral changes. Although diagnostic criteria were originally developed in males, emerging evidence suggests that FXTAS may present differently in females. The present study examined sensorimotor and memory features of aging in female premutation carriers with (FXTAS+) and without FXTAS (FXTAS-).

methodsWe studied 51 female premutation carriers (FXTAS+ = 16, FXTAS- = 35) and 24 age-matched female controls. Participants ranged in age from 47-80 years. All participants completed genetic testing, clinical evaluations, T2-weighted MRIs, and quantitative assessments of sensorimotor (precision grip force task) and memory (reading span; visual paired associates task) functions.

resultsDuring precision grip testing, FXTAS+ carriers showed higher sustained force regularity than FXTAS- carriers (

conclusionsTogether, these findings indicate that FXTAS+ females exhibit distinct motor and cognitive impairments, underscoring the value of quantitative behavioral measures for detecting and tracking neurodegenerative progression in female premutation carriers.

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AgingAtaxiaFragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1Fragile X SyndromeMemory, EpisodicMemory, Short-TermTremorAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHeterozygoteHumansMiddle AgedFMR1 protein, humanFragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1episodic memoryFMR1 geneFXTASpremutationsensorimotor functionworking memory

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PMID41300783
PMCPMC12652188

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