Question

Is progeria a genetic disorder?

Answer 1

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndromeis considered an autosomal dominantcondition, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. Thecondition results from new mutations in the LMNA gene, and almost always occurs in people with no history of thedisorder in their family.

Answer 2

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is considered an autosomal dominant condition, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. The condition results from new mutations in the LMNA gene, and almost always occurs in people with no history of the disorder in their family.5 days ago