Article
Mini-Review: molecular elucidations of hutchinson-gilford progeria syndrome: A hope for managing horrors of premature aging in children.
Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences - 1 May 2020
Ahmed Bilal, Basheer Ruby, Irfan Muhammad, Hamid Akash Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Syed Aun, Qadir Muhammad Imran
Abstract excerpt
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome (or Progeria) is an exceptionally rare genetic disorder in children. It is caused by a rare point mutation in the lamin gene. It encodes lamin A protein, resulting in the de-shaping of nuclear membrane. This altered structure of the nuclear membrane renders the nucleus unstable. The shortened lifespan of the nucleus makes the cell liable for rapid ageing. Children are healthy...
Topics
- Aging, Premature
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Lamin Type A
- Male
- Phenotype
- Point Mutation
- Progeria
- Prognosis
