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It is caused by a mutation in the gene called LMNA. The LMNA gene produces the Lamin A protein which holds the nucleus of a cell together. Researchers now believe that the defective lamin A protein makes the nucleus unstable. That cellular instability causes premature aging.

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There really is no chromosome disorder, only if the subject has two Y chromosomes or has one X chromosome or one Y chromosome. Then the pairs will not match up and cause disorders such as down syndrome.

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What genes and chromosomes are linked to progeria?

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genetic mutation of LMNA (lamin-A) protein causes progeria

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Mutations in the LMNA gene cause Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. The LMNA gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 1 at position 22.

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Located on chromosome 1, modifications to the LMNA/C gene locus causes and amazing array of genetic disorders including Progeria.

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Progeria affects chromsome 1

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chromosome pair 6 :)

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Aging genes

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Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?

There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.


Is progeria preventable?

Progeria is a genetic disease in which premature rapid aging occurs. Children at a relatively young age take on the appearance of old people, with wrinkles, joint pains, and the like. Progeria is not a communicable disease.


Do You Know What Progira Is?

It is a genetic disorder. (Progeria)


What is the chromosomal locus of progeria?

Progeria causes you to have missing chromosomes in your body function


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.


Does progeria affect males more then females?

Progeria is so rare that scientists have not been able to determine who is likely to get it. They believe it has a genetic component, but they have not been able to identify the exact cause or any risk factors.


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.


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


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


How does progeria happen?

It accrues by some thing by the cells divide and when they split something goes wrong with all the cells division so yea there's your answer.


What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?

Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria


Did Tom Cruise have progeria?

No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.