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Marfan Sydrome

Marfan syndrome is a is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. It affects the entire body, but most notably, the heart.

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How does a person inherit marfan syndrome?

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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that is typically passed down from one generation to the next through an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. This means that if one parent carries the Marfan syndrome gene, there is a 50% chance that they will pass it on to each of their children. In some cases, Marfan syndrome may also occur as a result of a spontaneous genetic mutation.

Can animals have marfan syndrome?

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Marfan syndrome is not naturally found in animals. However, researchers have created mice with Marfan syndrome in laboratories for the purpose of testing medications on them before conducting human trials.

What system or part of the body does the marfan syndrome affect?

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1.Skeletal system - grow above average height

2.cardiovascular system - undue fatigue shortness of breath etc

3. Eyes - nearsightedness

4.cns - weakening of the membrane that encases the spinal cord

5. Lungs - risk factor for pneumothorax (air escapes into the viseral pleura)

What is the genotype of an individual who has Marfan syndrome?

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Marfan is an autosomal dominant disorder, which means that if someone inherits a defected gene from either parent, he will have Marfan syndrome. 75% of people with Marfan got it from their parents; the other 25% were the result of random mutations that happened in the first days or weeks of the pregnancy.

This syndrome is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene on chromosome 15, which is necessary for structural and maintenance of elastic, connective tissue fibers. Everyone has this gene in them. There are over 600 different mutations on FBN1 that can cause Marfan. FBN1 mutations can also result in other disorders as well, like ectopia lentis and MASS Phenotype.

Which athletes had marfan syndrome?

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Abraham Lincoln had it and Michael Phelps still has it. do any supermodels have mar fans syndrome

Is marfan syndrome x linked?

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I think it's dominant because when you have sex you are sharing your love.

Who is Marfan syndrome named after?

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It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan (1858-1942), who first described it in 1896.

When did Antoine B. Marfan discover this disease?

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Antoine Marfan, a pediatrician, discovered this disease in 1896. It is now called Marfan syndrome. It is a hereditary disorder of the connective tissue.

Where can one find information on marfan?

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One can find information on marfan on its official website. Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. It is usually passed from parent to child through genes.

Will your children get marfan syndrome if you have it?

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Yes, because this syndrome is inherited.

What is a disadvantage of having Marfan syndrome?

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Low visions ( weak eyes), Weak heart, weak artery, etc.

What is an Advantage of having Marfan syndrome?

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Being active! As long as you don't "force" with the exercising. You have to know when to stop playing. You can also be flexible too!