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Fanconi Anemia Learning Center

Causes could include:
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 10, 2008
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. The proteins made by these genes are not yet known and their role in FA is not yet understood. For someone t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
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. The problems seen include: short stature abnormal...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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. As of 2001, the proteins made by these genes are not yet known and their role in FA is not yet underst...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
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