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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is considered an autosomal dominant condition, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. The condition results from new mutations in the LMNA gene, and almost always occurs in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
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What is the disease that make young people look old?
Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome to give it it's full name.
What syndrome makes people grow old at a rapid pace?
Progeria is a genetic condition in which rapid signs of aging begin at a very young age. People with progeria usually do not live past 13 years of age.
How many people in America have progeria?
It is estimated that there are around 250-350 individuals living with progeria worldwide, with a small percentage of these individuals residing in the United States. The exact number of people in America with progeria may vary as new cases are diagnosed and reported.
What is the disease called when kids are born old?
They condition when children undergo accelerated premature aging is known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. It occurs for one in eight million people. Most people who have this syndrome live for about thirteen years.
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
If you have Andersen's syndrome what are the chances that your two children will have it?
Andersen's syndrome is usually inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This means that EACH child of a person with Andersen's syndrome will have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene associated with the syndrome. However, not all people who inherit the gene will show symptoms of the syndrome. Children of people affected with Andersen's syndrome should be evaluated by a qualified physician to determine risk.
How old do people live to be with phsycocell trait?
People with the Progeria Syndrome (psychocell trait) have a reduced life expectancy, with most individuals passing away in their early to mid-teens, typically around 13 years old. Due to accelerated aging and associated health complications, such as cardiovascular issues, individuals with Progeria have a shorter lifespan compared to the average population.
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 there an cure for progeria?
no there is no cure, progeria is a disease that contains people missing cells in there body which for cannot be replaced with more cells.
How long do people with progeria usually live?
poor
Do black people get progeria?
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic condition that mainly affects children of all ethnicities. However, there have been reported cases of black children diagnosed with progeria, but it is still very uncommon.
