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¹Division of Anti-Ageing and Longevity Sciences, Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of BioMedical Engineering, Toin University of Yokohama, 1614 Kurogane-Cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Japan. goto@cc.toin.ac.jp

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Werner Syndrome (WS), caused by WRN gene loss, leads to premature aging and genetic instability. WS patients often exhibit early-onset age-related diseases and other genetic disorders, highlighting the syndrome

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Genetics and Molecular Biology
Human Physiology
Gerontology

Background:

Werner Syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the complete loss of function in the WRN: RecQ3 DNA/RNA helicase gene.
WS patients exhibit significant genetic instability, leading to a premature onset of age-related diseases and early mortality.
Associated conditions include diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, and various malignancies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between Werner Syndrome and other genetic disorders.
To further support the concept of genetic instability in WS through clinical observations.
To document the spectrum of comorbidities in a cohort of WS patients.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical data from 1,420 patients diagnosed with Werner Syndrome.
Analysis of co-occurring chromosomal abnormality syndromes and other genetic diseases in the WS patient cohort.
Case-based reporting of specific associated genetic conditions.

Main Results:

Werner Syndrome was found to be associated with chromosomal abnormality syndromes.
Specific co-occurring genetic diseases included Klinefelter syndrome (2 patients), retinitis pigmentosa (3 patients), Wilson's disease (1 patient), xeroderma pigmentosum (3 patients), and porokeratosis Mibelli (1 patient).
The observed co-occurrences suggest a link between WS and broader genetic abnormalities.

Conclusions:

The clinical findings support the hypothesis of inherent genetic instability in Werner Syndrome.
WS patients are predisposed to a range of other genetic disorders, underscoring the systemic nature of the condition.
Further research into the molecular mechanisms underlying WRN dysfunction and its impact on genomic stability is warranted.