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• A disease of accelerated aging.<br />

• Gene (WRN) encodes a helicase (RecQ) involved in DNA repair and<br />

DNA replication.<br />

• Normal aging may involve decrease in DNA repair.<br />

• Scleroderma-like skin changes.<br />

WERNER SYNDROME<br />

• Increased incidence of malignancy: GI tract, lung, kidney, ovary, breast.<br />

14 y 48 y<br />

NCI REB <strong>Radiation</strong> Epidemiology Course, May 14, 2007<br />

TJJ

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