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1. Chromosome 15 - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosome_15
Description: WEBChromosome 15 is one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans. People normally have two copies of this chromosome. Chromosome 15 spans about 99.7 million base pairs (the building material of DNA) and represents between 3% and 3.5% of the total DNA in cells. Chromosome 15 is an acrocentric chromosome, with a very small short arm (the "p" arm ...
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2. Chromosome 15: MedlinePlus Genetics
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/chromosome/15/
Description: WEBChromosome 15. Description. Humans normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell, divided into 23 pairs. Two copies of chromosome 15, one copy inherited from each parent, form one of the pairs. Chromosome 15 spans more than 102 million DNA building blocks (base pairs) and represents more than 3 percent of the total DNA in cells.
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3. Prader-Willi Syndrome: Characteristics, Complications, and More
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/prader-willi-syndrome-2
Description: WEBApr 12, 2024 · Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by changes to chromosome 15. It affects growth, behavior, and learning and requires continual management to avoid potentially life threatening ...
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4. Prader-Willi syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prader-willi-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355997
Description: WEBJan 31, 2018 · In Prader-Willi syndrome, a defect on chromosome 15 disrupts the normal functions of a portion of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls the release of hormones. A hypothalamus that isn't functioning properly can interfere with processes that result in problems with hunger, growth, sexual development, body temperature, mood …
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5. What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? - NICHD
Link: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/prader-willi/conditioninfo/causes
Description: WEBMay 16, 2018 · Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by genetic changes on an "unstable" region of chromosome 15 that affects the regulation of gene expression, or how genes turn on and off. This part of the chromosome is called unstable because it is prone to being shuffled around by the cell's genetic machinery before the chromosome is passed on …
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6. Prader-Willi syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/prader-willi-syndrome/
Description: WEBPrader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic condition that affects many parts of the body. In infancy, this condition is characterized by weak muscle tone (hypotonia), feeding difficulties, poor growth, and delayed development.
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7. Prader–Willi syndrome - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prader%E2%80%93Willi_syndrome
Description: WEBPrader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a loss of function of specific genes on chromosome 15. In newborns, symptoms include weak muscles, poor feeding, and slow development. Beginning in childhood, those affected become constantly hungry, which often leads to obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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8. Chromosome 15 - MedlinePlus
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/chromosome/15.pdf
Description: WEBMay 13, 2022 · Chromosome 15. Description. Humans normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell, divided into 23 pairs. Two copies of chromosome 15, one copy inherited from each parent, form one of the pairs. Chromosome 15 spans more than 102 million DNA building blocks (base pairs) and represents more than 3 percent of the total DNA in cells.
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9. Prader-Willi syndrome - Causes - NHS
Link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prader-willi-syndrome/causes/
Description: WEBPrader-Willi syndrome is caused by a genetic change on chromosome number 15. Genes contain the instructions for making a human being. They're made up of DNA and packaged into strands called chromosomes. A person has 2 copies of all their genes, which means chromosomes come in pairs. Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
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10. Prader-Willi Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21016-prader-willi-syndrome
Description: WEBJan 27, 2023 · Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition that affects your child’s metabolism and causes changes to their body and behavior. They have severe low muscle tone and poor feeding during early infancy, followed by a tremendous appetite that develops between 2 and 6 years of age.
