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Unraveling the mysteries of aging through a Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome model.
Rejuvenation research - 1 Apr 2011
Serio Ryan N
Abstract excerpt
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare, deadly laminopathy. Research into its nature has provided valuable insights into understanding molecular mechanisms underlying cell senescence. Phenotypic changes in nuclear structure and heterochromatin, resulting from increased progerin production following overuse of a cryptic splice site in the LMNA gene have profound effects on cell cycle progression and...
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