FMR1

FMR1 (fragile X mental retardation 1) is a human gene[5] that codes for a protein called fragile X mental retardation protein, or FMRP.[6] This protein, most commonly found in the brain, is essential for normal cognitive development and female reproductive function. Mutations of this gene can lead to fragile X syndrome, intellectual disability, premature ovarian failure, autism, Parkinson's disease, developmental delays and other cognitive deficits.[7] The FMR1 premutation is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical phenotypes that affect more than two million people worldwide.[8]

FMR1
Available structures PDB Ortholog search: PDBe RCSB List of PDB id codes 2BKD, 2FMR, 2LA5, 2QND, 4OVA, 4QVZ, 4QW2, 5DE5, 5DE8, 5DEA
Identifiers
Aliases	FMR1, FMRP, FRAXA, POF, POF1, fragile X mental retardation 1, FMRP translational regulator 1
External IDs	OMIM: 309550 MGI: 95564 HomoloGene: 1531 GeneCards: FMR1
Gene location (Human) Chr. X chromosome (human)[1] Band Xq27.3 Start 147,911,951 bp[1] End 147,951,125 bp[1]
Gene location (Mouse) Chr. X chromosome (mouse)[2] Band X A7.1|X 34.83 cM Start 68,678,541 bp[2] End 68,717,963 bp[2]
RNA expression pattern More reference expression data
Gene ontology Molecular function • protein homodimerization activity • poly(U) RNA binding • ribosome binding • poly(G) binding • GO:0001948 protein binding • protein heterodimerization activity • nucleic acid binding • translation initiation factor binding • mRNA binding • G-quadruplex RNA binding • RNA strand annealing activity • siRNA binding • miRNA binding • mRNA 3'-UTR binding • mRNA 5'-UTR binding • translation repressor activity • microtubule binding • chromatin binding • methylated histone binding • sequence-specific mRNA binding • ion channel binding • RNA stem-loop binding • dynein complex binding • RNA binding • identical protein binding • translation regulator activity Cellular component • cytoplasm • axon terminus • dendritic spine • nucleoplasm • SMN complex • mRNA cap binding complex • dendrite • nucleolus • neuron projection • cytoplasmic ribonucleoprotein granule • cell nucleus • polysomal ribosome • perikaryon • perinuclear region of cytoplasm • ribonucleoprotein • GO:0097483, GO:0097481 postsynaptic density • chromocenter • axon • cell junction • neuronal ribonucleoprotein granule • filopodium tip • postsynaptic membrane • polysome • Cajal body • chromosome • growth cone • chromosome, centromeric region • growth cone filopodium • viral replication complex • cell membrane • extrinsic component of plasma membrane • glial cell projection • cell projection • membrane • dendritic filopodium • presynaptic membrane • presynapse • postsynapse • synapse • cytosol • messenger ribonucleoprotein complex • cytoplasmic stress granule • ribonucleoprotein granule • neuronal cell body • dendritic spine neck • axon cytoplasm Biological process • negative regulation of translational initiation • regulation of dendritic spine development • positive regulation of intracellular transport of viral material • cellular response to virus • RNA splicing • regulation of gene silencing by miRNA • cellular response to hydroxyurea • regulation of neurotransmitter secretion • positive regulation of gene silencing by miRNA • nervous system development • cellular response to DNA damage stimulus • gene silencing by RNA • mRNA processing • mRNA transport • positive regulation of proteasomal protein catabolic process • GO:0022415 viral process • regulation of mRNA stability • positive regulation of response to DNA damage stimulus • positive regulation of dendritic spine development • regulation of filopodium assembly • negative regulation of cytoplasmic translation • regulation of translation • regulation of alternative mRNA splicing, via spliceosome • regulation of neuronal action potential • positive regulation of mRNA binding • positive regulation of histone phosphorylation • cellular response to UV • modulation by host of viral RNA genome replication • glutamate receptor signaling pathway • negative regulation of long term synaptic depression • positive regulation of filopodium assembly • negative regulation of synaptic vesicle exocytosis • positive regulation of receptor internalization • negative regulation of voltage-gated calcium channel activity • positive regulation of translation • negative regulation of mRNA catabolic process • transport • positive regulation of protein phosphorylation • central nervous system development • anterograde axonal transport • negative regulation of translation • regulation of dendrite morphogenesis • regulation of translation at postsynapse, modulating synaptic transmission • regulation of modification of synaptic structure Sources:Amigo / QuickGO
Orthologs
Species	Human	Mouse
Entrez	2332	14265
Ensembl	ENSG00000102081	ENSMUSG00000000838
UniProt	Q06787	P35922
RefSeq (mRNA)	NM_001185075 NM_001185076 NM_001185081 NM_001185082 NM_002024	NM_001290424 NM_008031 NM_001374719
RefSeq (protein)	NP_001172004 NP_001172005 NP_001172010 NP_001172011 NP_002015	n/a
Location (UCSC)	Chr X: 147.91 – 147.95 Mb	Chr X: 68.68 – 68.72 Mb
PubMed search	[3]	[4]
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Location of FMR1 on the X chromosome.

Function

Synaptic plasticity

FMRP has a diverse array of functions throughout different areas of the neuron; however these functions have not been fully characterized. FMRP has been suggested to play roles in nucleocytoplasmic shuttling of mRNA, dendritic mRNA localization, and synaptic protein synthesis.[9] Studies of Fragile X syndrome have significantly aided in the understanding of the functionality of FMRP through the observed effects of FMRP loss on neurons. A mouse model of fragile X mental retardation implicated the involvement of FMRP in synaptic plasticity.[10] Synaptic plasticity requires the production of new proteins in response to activation of synaptic receptors. It is the production of proteins in response to stimulation which is hypothesized to allow for the permanent physical changes and altered synaptic connections that are linked with the processes of learning and memory.

Group 1 metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) signaling has been implicated in playing an important role in FMRP-dependent synaptic plasticity. Post-synaptic mGluR stimulation results in the up-regulation of protein synthesis through a second messenger system.[11] A role for mGluR in synaptic plasticity is further evidenced by the observation of dendritic spine elongation following mGluR stimulation.[12] Furthermore, mGluR activation results in the synthesis of FMRP near synapses. The produced FMRP associates with polyribosomal complexes after mGluR stimulation, proposing the involvement of fragile X mental retardation protein in the process of translation. This further advocates a role for FMRP in synaptic protein synthesis and the growth of synaptic connections.[13] The loss of FMRP results in an abnormal dendritic spine phenotype. Specifically, deletion of the FMR1 gene in a sample of mice resulted in an increase in spine synapse number.[14]

Role in translation

The proposed mechanism of FMRP's effect upon synaptic plasticity are through its role as a negative regulator of translation. FMRP is an RNA-binding protein which associates with polyribosomes.[13][15] The RNA-binding abilities of FMRP are dependent upon its KH domains and RGG boxes. The KH domain is a conserved motif which characterizes many RNA-binding proteins. Mutagenesis of this domain resulted in impaired FMRP binding to RNA.[16]

FMRP has been shown to inhibit translation of mRNA. Mutation of the FMRP protein resulted in the inability to repress translation as opposed to the wild-type counterpart which was able to do so.[17] As previously mentioned, mGluR stimulation is associated with increased FMRP protein levels. In addition, mGluR stimulation results in increased levels of FMRP target mRNAs. A study found basal levels of proteins encoded by these target mRNAs to be significantly elevated and improperly regulated in FMRP deficient mice.[18]

FMRP translation repression acts by inhibiting the initiation of translation. FMRP directly binds CYFIP1, which in turn binds the translation initiation factor eIF4E. The FMRP-CYFIP1 complex prohibits eIF4E-dependent initiation, thereby acting to repress translation.[19] When applied to the observed phenotype in fragile X Syndrome, the excess protein levels and reduction of translational control can be explained by the loss of translational repression by FMRP in fragile X syndrome.[19][20] FMRP acts to control translation of a large group of target mRNAs; however the extent of FMRPs translational control is unknown. The protein has been shown to repress the translation of target mRNAs at synapses, including those encoding the cytoskeletal proteins Arc/Arg3.1 and MAP1B, and the CaM kinase II.[21] In addition, FMRP binds PSD-95 and GluR1/2 mRNAs. Importantly, these FMRP-binding mRNAs play significant roles in neuronal plasticity.

FMRP translational control has been shown to be regulated by mGluR signaling. mGluR stimulation may result in the transportation of mRNA complexes to synapses for local protein synthesis. FMRP granules have been shown to localize with MAP1B mRNA and ribosomal RNA in dendrites, suggesting this complex as a whole may need to be transported to dendrites for local protein synthesis. In addition, microtubules were found to be a necessary component for the mGluR-dependent translocation of FMRP into dendrites.[9] FMRP may play an additional role in local protein synthesis by aiding in the association of mRNA cargo and microtubules.[22] Thus, FMRP is able to regulate transport efficacy, as well as repression of translation during transport. Finally, FMRP synthesis, ubiquitination, and proteolysis occur rapidly in response to mGluR signaling, suggesting an extremely dynamic role of the translational regulator.[18]

Gene expression

The FMR1 gene is located on the X chromosome and contains a repeated CGG trinucleotide. In most people, the CGG segment is repeated approximately 5-44 times. Higher numbers of repeats of the CGG segment are associated with impaired cognitive and reproductive function. If a person has 45-54 repeats this is considered the “gray zone” or borderline risk, 55-200 repeats is called premutation, and more than 200 repeats is considered a full mutation of the FMR1 gene according to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.[23] The first complete DNA sequence of the repeat expansion in someone with the full mutation was generated by scientists in 2012 using SMRT sequencing.[24] This is an example of a Trinucleotide repeat disorder. Trinucleotide repeat expansion is likely a consequence of strand slippage either during DNA repair or DNA replication.[25]

FMR1 is a chromatin-binding protein that functions in the DNA damage response.[26][27] FMR1 occupies sites on meiotic chromosomes and regulates the dynamics of the DNA damage response machinery during spermatogenesis.[26]

The FMR1 gene can be found on the long (q) arm of the X chromosome at position 27.3, from base pair 146,699,054 to base pair 146,738,156

Related conditions

Fragile X syndrome

Almost all cases of fragile X syndrome are caused by expansion of the CGG trinucleotide repeat in the FMR1 gene. In these cases, CGG is abnormally repeated from 200 to more than 1,000 times. As a result, this part of the FMR1 gene is methylated, which silences the gene (it is turned off and does not make any protein). Without adequate FMR1, severe learning disabilities or intellectual disabilities can develop, along with physical abnormalities seen in fragile X syndrome.

Fewer than 1% of all cases of fragile X syndrome are caused by mutations that delete part or all of the FMR1 gene, or change a base pair, leading to a change in one of the amino acids in the gene. These mutations disrupt the 3-dimensional shape of FMRP or prevent the protein from being synthesized, leading to the signs and symptoms of fragile X syndrome.

A CGG sequence in the FMR1 gene that is repeated between 55 and 200 times is described as a premutation. Although most individuals with the premutation are intellectually normal, some of these individuals have mild versions of the physical features seen in fragile X syndrome (such as prominent ears) and may experience mental health problems such as anxiety or depression.

Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome

Premutations are associated with an increased risk of fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). FXTAS is characterized by ataxia (loss of coordination), tremor, memory loss, loss of sensation in the lower extremities (peripheral neuropathy) and mental and behavioral changes. The disorder usually develops late in life.

Premature ovarian aging

The FMR1 gene plays a very important role in ovarian function, independent from cognitive/neurological effects. Minor expansions of CGG repeats that do not cause fragile X syndrome are associated with an increased risk for premature ovarian aging, also called occult primary ovarian insufficiency, a condition in which women prematurely deplete their ovarian function.[28][29][30]

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

A very specific sub-genotype of FMR1 has been found to be associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The gene expression, called heterozygous-normal/low may cause PCOS-like excessive follicle activity and hyperactive ovarian function when women are younger.

Interactions

FMR1 has been shown to interact with:

• CYFIP1,[31]
• CYFIP2,[31][32]
• FXR1,[33][34] and
• FXR2,[33][34][35]
• NUFIP1,[32][36] and
• NUFIP2.[32]

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Further reading

• Bassell GJ, Warren ST (October 2008). "Fragile X syndrome: loss of local mRNA regulation alters synaptic development and function". Neuron. 60 (2): 201–14. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2008.10.004. PMC 3691995. PMID 18957214.
• Hagerman PJ, Hagerman RJ (May 2004). "The fragile-X premutation: a maturing perspective". American Journal of Human Genetics. 74 (5): 805–16. doi:10.1086/386296. PMC 1181976. PMID 15052536.
• Hagerman RJ, Leavitt BR, Farzin F, Jacquemont S, Greco CM, Brunberg JA, Tassone F, Hessl D, Harris SW, Zhang L, Jardini T, Gane LW, Ferranti J, Ruiz L, Leehey MA, Grigsby J, Hagerman PJ (May 2004). "Fragile-X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) in females with the FMR1 premutation". American Journal of Human Genetics. 74 (5): 1051–6. doi:10.1086/420700. PMC 1181968. PMID 15065016.
• Jacquemont S, Hagerman RJ, Leehey MA, Hall DA, Levine RA, Brunberg JA, Zhang L, Jardini T, Gane LW, Harris SW, Herman K, Grigsby J, Greco CM, Berry-Kravis E, Tassone F, Hagerman PJ (January 2004). "Penetrance of the fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome in a premutation carrier population". JAMA. 291 (4): 460–9. doi:10.1001/jama.291.4.460. PMID 14747503.
• Jin P, Alisch RS, Warren ST (November 2004). "RNA and microRNAs in fragile X mental retardation". Nature Cell Biology. 6 (11): 1048–53. doi:10.1038/ncb1104-1048. PMID 15516998.
• Jin P, Warren ST (March 2003). "New insights into fragile X syndrome: from molecules to neurobehaviors". Trends in Biochemical Sciences. 28 (3): 152–8. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.532.4162. doi:10.1016/S0968-0004(03)00033-1. PMID 12633995.
• O'Donnell WT, Warren ST (2002). "A decade of molecular studies of fragile X syndrome". Annual Review of Neuroscience. 25: 315–38. doi:10.1146/annurev.neuro.25.112701.142909. PMID 12052912.
• Oostra BA, Chiurazzi P (December 2001). "The fragile X gene and its function". Clinical Genetics. 60 (6): 399–408. doi:10.1034/j.1399-0004.2001.600601.x. PMID 11846731.
• Oostra BA, Willemsen R (October 2003). "A fragile balance: FMR1 expression levels". Human Molecular Genetics. 12 Spec No 2 (90002): R249–57. doi:10.1093/hmg/ddg298. PMID 12952862.
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• Sielska D, Milewski M, Bal J (2003). "[Molecular pathogenesis of fragile X syndrome]". Medycyna Wieku Rozwojowego. 6 (4): 295–308. PMID 12810982.
• Bagni C, Greenough WT (May 2005). "From mRNP trafficking to spine dysmorphogenesis: the roots of fragile X syndrome". Nature Reviews. Neuroscience. 6 (5): 376–87. doi:10.1038/nrn1667. PMID 15861180.
• Huber KM (April 2006). "The fragile X-cerebellum connection". Trends in Neurosciences. 29 (4): 183–5. doi:10.1016/j.tins.2006.02.001. PMID 16500716.
• Loesch DZ, Bui QM, Dissanayake C, Clifford S, Gould E, Bulhak-Paterson D, Tassone F, Taylor AK, Hessl D, Hagerman R, Huggins RM (2007). "Molecular and cognitive predictors of the continuum of autistic behaviours in fragile X". Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 31 (3): 315–26. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2006.09.007. PMC 2145511. PMID 17097142.

External links

• GeneCard
• fragilex at NIH/UW GeneTests