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Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is neither autosomal nor sex-linked. It is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the LMNA gene, which is located on chromosome 1.
What the disease that person adult look like kids?
Progeria is a rare genetic condition that causes affected individuals to age rapidly, giving them the appearance of elderly individuals despite being children or young adults. Symptoms include slow growth, hair loss, and aged-looking skin. There is currently no cure for progeria.
What individuals catch progeria?
how many individuals get the progeria? Progeria is a very rare genetic disease and can't be "caught." You are either born with it or not. If you are not born with it, you can never develop it. The incidence of progeria is about 1 in every 8 million live births.
Is progeria a recessive or dominant disorder?
yes it is, only 1 mutation to the lmna gene is sufficent for someone to express traits regarding progeria
What limitations do people with progeria have?
People with progeria have limitations such as growth retardation, early aging symptoms (wrinkled skin, hair loss), cardiovascular problems, joint stiffness, and reduced bone density. These limitations can impact mobility, physical development, and overall quality of life for individuals with progeria.
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
How likely is it for kids to get progeria?
1 in every 4-8 million newborn get Progeria.
When does progeria begin to show?
Progeria characteristics appear at 10-24 months of age.
What disease does Justin Tsimfuckis have?
Progeria (also known as "Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
Does progeria occur more often in females?
Progeria occurs equally in both sexes.
What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?
Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria
What kind of disease is progeria?
Progeria is a disease of premature rapid aging. By the time individuals afflicted with progeria are just 5-7 years old, they can look like elderly people.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is neither autosomal nor sex-linked. It is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the LMNA gene, which is located on chromosome 1.
