Article
Progeria of stem cells: stem cell exhaustion in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences - 1 Jan 2007
Halaschek-Wiener Julius, Brooks-Wilson Angela
Abstract excerpt
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare, fatal genetic disorder that is characterized by segmental accelerated aging. The major causal mutation associated with HGPS triggers abnormal messenger RNA splicing of the lamin A gene leading to changes in the nuclear architecture. To date,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
