Journal of Biodiversity and Biotechnology
Vol 3, No 2 (2023)

DNA Damage in Prader Willi Syndrome Against Obesity

Diennisa Mursalin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Prader Willi Syndrome is a multisystem genetic disorder caused by deletions of paternal chromosomes (75%), maternal chromosomal dysomi (25%), and translocations (1%). This syndrome has a main characteristic, namely the state of obesity in individuals sufferers where. This is due to deficiency of Growth Hormone levels due to central hypothalamic-limbic disorders that occur in this syndrome. This syndrome has a characteristic course of obesity in every phase of life. The obesity that is characteristic of this syndrome causes diverse complications because it causes DNA damage through chronic inflammation caused by an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines due to the buildup of adipose tissue. Thus, individuals with PWS can experience various metabolic diseases that can increase their morbidity and mortality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbb

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Journal of Biodiversity and Biotechnology is a scientific journal focused on biodiversity and biotechnology published twice a year (June and December) managed and published by Universitas Sebelas Maret. This journal covers original research in the following areas: biodiversity and environment, ...