A rare genetic syndromic hair shaft abnormality disorder characterized by short dry sulfur-deficient brittle hair usually associated with highly variable neuroectodermal manifestations such as ichthyosis photosensitivity and intellectual disability.
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Advocacy Organizations
DDX3X Foundation
Our mission is to connect families, resources, and the medical community to advance research for a treatment or cure to DDX3X Syndrome. Our ultimate goal is to accelerate brain function in individuals affected by DDX3X Syndrome through advances in cell and gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
The NFED mission is to empower and connect those touched by ectodermal dysplasias through education, support and research.
Project CASK
VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.
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Clinical Trials
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