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While the average lifespan for individuals with the classic form of progeria is around 14.5 years, a number of people have lived significantly longer, defying expectations. This variation leads many to ask: **How old is the oldest person with progeria?**
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare genetic condition that causes children to age prematurely, affecting approximately 1 in 18 million people worldwide. For those impacted, the most pressing question is often: is there a cure for Hutchinson disease?
While the toxic progerin protein is most famously associated with the rare genetic disease Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), it is also found in lower levels in healthy aging individuals. This has led to intense research into how to address it. Answering the question "how do I get rid of progerin protein?" involves exploring complex medical treatments and emerging scientific strategies, not simple remedies.
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder, affecting approximately 1 in 4 million newborns worldwide. Most famously known as the disease where you age quickly, HGPS is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the *LMNA* gene, resulting in a dramatic, progressive appearance of aging that begins in childhood.
