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Fanconi Anemia : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Gene Abnormality

Causes Overview Articles

Fanconi's anemia
Fanconi's anemia is due to an abnormal gene that prevents cells from fixing damaged DNA or removing cell damaging substances called oxygen-free radicals.To inherit Fanconi's anemia, a person must get one copy of the abnormal gene from each parent....
Source:ADAM
Date:November 10, 2008
Fanconi Anemia
It has been determined that at least eight different genes are associated with FA. A change in any one of these genes causes the disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Fanconi Anemia
FA is caused by inheriting two abnormal copies of one of seven different genes, all thought to be involved in DNA repair. About 67% of children with FA are born with some sort of congenital defect.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Fanconi anemia
It has been determined that there are at least eight different genes associated with FA. A change in any one of these genes causes the disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

Specific Causes Articles

Overview of Single Gene Defects
Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance Genes are what determine your traits, such as eye color and blood type. They are contained on our chromosomes, which normally number 46 (23 pairs) in each cell of our body. There are an estimated 25,000 genes contained on these 46 chromosomes. Genes are made of DNA. DNA is an acronym for deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is made up of base pairs that code for certain proteins. So, ultimately, a gene, or a section of our DNA, makes a protein. There is also DNA in-between genes, which does not code for anything in particular, but simply serves as a "spacer." Therefore, not all of the DNA in our cells is used to make protein products.
Source:StayWell
Single Gene Defects
Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance There are many different single gene defects that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
Source:StayWell
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