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Fanconi Anemia Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Gene Abnormality
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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