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Is Proteus Syndrome a mutation?
Yes, Proteus syndrome is caused by a post-zygotic somatic mutation in the AKT1 gene. This mutation leads to overgrowth of various tissues in the body, resulting in characteristic features of the syndrome.
What chromosome is Proteus syndrome located?
Proteus syndrome is not caused by a specific gene on a particular chromosome; instead, it is thought to be due to a somatic mutation (mutation occurring after fertilization) in the AKT1 gene. This mutation leads to overgrowth of certain tissues in the body, resulting in the characteristic features of the syndrome.
In what year was the moon called Proteus discovered?
In what year was the moon called Proteus discovered? real answer is..... Answer: Discovered by Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1989, it is named after Proteus, the shape-changing sea god of Greek mythology. Proteus circles Neptune in a nearly equatorial orbit at the distance of about 4.75 equatorial radii of the planet.
What is the life expectancy for people with proteus syndrome?
rarely more than 30
Was aase syndrome discovered in 1985?
Aase syndrome
What was the name of the elephant man?
The dominant theory throughout much of the 20th century was that Merrick suffered from neurofibromatosis type I. In 1986, a new theory emerged that he had Proteus syndrome. In 2001 it was proposed that Merrick had suffered from a combination of neurofibromatosis type I and Proteus syndrome. DNA tests conducted on his hair and bones have proven inconclusive.
Who discovered Wolfram syndrome?
Wolfram syndrome was first discovered by DJ Wolfram who was a US phycisian at the Mayo clinic
Who discovered moebius syndrome?
Paul Moebius, a neurologist who first described the syndrome in 1888.
What was the name of the elephant man's condition?
The dominant theory throughout much of the 20th century was that Merrick suffered from neurofibromatosis type I. In 1986, a new theory emerged that he had Proteus syndrome. In 2001 it was proposed that Merrick had suffered from a combination of neurofibromatosis type I and Proteus syndrome. DNA tests conducted on his hair and bones have proven inconclusive.
What is Proteus syndrome also known as Wiedemann syndrome?
It is a disease of overgrowth. It causes muscles, skin, lymphatic vessels and other body parts to overgrow. It can result in tumors all over the body.
Who discovered Jacobsen Syndrome?
Jacobsen Syndrome was first described by Danish physician Petra Jacobsen in 1973. She noticed a distinctive set of symptoms in several patients and identified it as a distinct syndrome.
What is the history of Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome was discovered by Hans Asperger in 1944.
