PROGERIA
Cymone Pearson-Frasier
What Is It?
An extremely rare genetic disorder in which symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at a very early age. One of several progeroid syndromes, the word progeria comes from the Greek words "pro" meaning "before" or "premature", and "gēras" meaning "old age".
5 years old, lives in Brazil
- Loves to run and play
- Favorite color is green
- Loves to eat beef an chicken
- Favorite story is "Cinderella"
14 years old, lives in Italy
- Speaks Italian, French, and English
- Part of clinical drug trials
- Frequent guest in Italian radio show
4 years old, lives in U.S.
- Favorite color is pink
- Loves dancing and dressing up
- Loves spaghetti
- Like playing instruments
About Progeria
Although they are born looking healthy, children with Progeria begin to display many characteristics of accelerated aging at around 18-24 months of age. Progeria signs include growth failure, loss of body fat and hair, aged-looking skin, stiffness of joints, hip dislocation, generalized atherosclerosis, cardiovascular (heart) disease and stroke. Children with Progeria die of atherosclerosis (heart disease) at an average age of fourteen years.
More Info.
- There hasn't been any specific causes found yet so it cannot be prevented
- Can be detected through appearance and blood test
- The drug arnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTIs) make it maintainable
About Us
MISSION: To discover treatments and the cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.
Email: PGD@gmail.com
Website: http://www.progeriaresearch.org/
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-333-7777
Facebook: facebook.com/PRF
Twitter: @ProgeriaDevelopment