A Working Model of mGluR-LTD in CGG KI mice. Group I mGluR receptors modulate synaptic overactivity. Normally, FMRP bound transcripts, including fmr1 mRNA, exist in stalled ribosomal complexes at synapses. Activation of group I mGluRs triggers internalization of AMPA receptors and the dissociation/clearance of FMRP from target mRNAs, allowing for rapid translation of proteins required for LTD. In parallel, FMRP is itself synthesized at synapses and this new FMRP acts as a brake on further translation of mRNA targets. In Fragile X CGG repeat model mice, there is adequate basal expression of FMRP to allow for localization of FMRP with associated transcripts at synapses. i) mGluR activation triggers dissociation of FMRP from these transcripts normally. ii) However, the CGG repeat expansion blocks rapid FMRP synthesis. Without this new FMRP, there is no brake to prevent ongoing synthesis of FMRP target transcripts. iii) The result is over-production of LTD effector proteins and enhanced mGluR-LTD. In contrast to FXS model mice, synaptic protein translation in CGG repeat model mice remains coupled to mGluR activation and the mGluR-LTD is thus dependent on new protein synthesis. (Adapted from Iliff et al, 2012)