Article
Hereditary Syndromes With Signs of Premature Aging
11 Jul 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Segmental progeroid syndromes (SPS) are rare hereditary diseases in which the affected individuals show signs of premature aging in more than one organ or type of tissue. We review the clinical and genetic features of some of these syndromes and discuss the extent to which their study affords a complementary opportunity to study aging processes in general. METHODS: This review is based on publications...