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Causes of Marfan syndrome Causas de Síndrome de Marfan
Marfan syndrome is caused by a defective gene in one of the 46 chromosomes carrying DNA. This gene controls the production of fibrillin, a substance essential to the creation of connective tissue in the body. Síndrome de Marfan es causado por un gen defectuoso en uno de los 46 cromosomas del ADN desempeño. Este gen controla la producción de fibrilina, una sustancia esencial para la creación de tejido conectivo en el cuerpo.
75% of cases are inherited, with the remaining 25% occurring as a spontaneous genetic mutation (with neither parent affected). 75% de los casos son heredados, con el 25% restante se producen como mutación genética espontánea (con ninguno de los padres afectados).
