Progeria
Sean McDermott
Overview
Progeria is a rare genetic disorder that affects the human's skin, eyes, and aging process
Inherited
Progeria is believed to be passed on by the chromosome 1 and has a chance to mutate. Progeria is a dominant gene.
Research
Studies show/suggest that Progeria may be realated to the age and wieght of the parents. Age of death ranges from seven to 27 years.
Signs and Symptoms
- appear normal at birth
- symptoms begin around the first/second year of the childs life
- skin changes and failure to gain wieght are first
- eyes- the person with the disorder seems to have abnormal eyes
- bones - several mutations in the skeletal structure.
- skin- skin gets dry and wrinkles faster
- common external findings include aging faster on the outside and skin changes like aging spots
Tests and Treatment
There is no current cure for progeria but there is a medicine like Nitroglycerin that helps slow it down and relaxes fibers in blood vessels
Citations
Fundukian, Laurie J. "Progeria Syndrome." The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic
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"Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Pyndrome." Genetics Home Reference. Genetics Home
Reference, n.d. Web. 6 Apr. 2016. <https://ghr.nlm.nlh.gov/condition/
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"Werner Syndrome." Gale Virtual Refrence Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Apr. 2016.
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