Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic mutation that causes children to age rapidly and die at a young age. “Progeria” is derived from Greek and translates to prematurely old. It is a mutation in the LMNA gene, which produces the Lamin A protein. The Lamin A protein is responsible for the support of the nucleus, In a HGPS free person, the nucleus produces Lamin A properly and is strong and stable, but in someone who has Progeria the cell produces progerin which makes the nucleus and cell altogether unstable. Researchers believe that the instability in cells is the reason for the predeveloped aging in HGPS. As earlier stated, Progeria causes rapid aging. A child can be born looking like an average baby but symptoms
