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Decreased levels of ‘good’ cholesterol in children with Progeria may cause premature heart disease
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In a study published in the March issue of The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that decreased levels of HDL cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol, may contribute to premature heart disease in children with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, or Progeria. Additionally, adiponectin, a hormone that regulates the metabolism of fat and sugar, may be linked to the disease process and prove helpful in finding treatments. Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by the appearance of accelerated aging in children, and affects about one in 4-8 million newborns.
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