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Bookmark or Share- Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome — HGPS): Symptoms & CausesProgeria is an extremely rare genetic disease that causes rapid aging in children. Newborns with the disorder appear to be healthy at birth but usually start to show signs of premature aging during their first one to two years of life.
- About Progeria - National Human Genome Research InstituteProgeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging. The condition, which derives its name from "geras," the Greek word for old age, is estimated to affect one in 4 million newborns worldwide.
- Progeria - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicProgeria (pro-JEER-e-uh), also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder. It causes children to age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life. Children with progeria generally appear healthy at birth.
- Progeria - WikipediaProgeria is a specific type of progeroid syndrome, also known as Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome or Hutchinson–Gilford progeroid syndrome (HGPS). [8] A single gene mutation is responsible for causing progeria. The affected gene, known as lamin A (LMNA), makes a protein necessary for holding the cell nucleus together.
- Progeria: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis - Verywell HealthProgeria is a condition in which an affected individual experiences rapid or early aging. There are two main types of progeria; one form is diagnosed in infancy or early childhood, and the other is diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood.
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