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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is mutation in LMNA gene.

Risk Factors

• The most potent risk factor in the development of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is mutation in LMNA gene.
• Other than genetic risk factor there are no other risk factors mentioned.