Basso specialized in molecular biology with a thesis that sought to clarify the relationship between inflammation and the disease of premature aging
Sammy Bassoan Italian who suffered from Hutchinson-Gilford syndromealso known as progeriaTHE disease of premature agingdied at the age of 28, cried this Sunday, 6, several public figures, who celebrated the courage with which he faced the disease.
According to Italian media, Basso was the oldest person in the world affected by the disease, whose life expectancy at birth is around 14 years. Basso died on Saturday evening, the 5th, after falling ill while having dinner with friends in a restaurant, according to the local press.
“Sammy Basso was an extraordinary example of courage, faith and positive spirit. He faced every challenge with a smile, demonstrating that strength of mind can overcome all obstacles”, the Prime Minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter) Giorgia Meloni. “His commitment to progeria research and his ability to inspire others will continue to be an example to follow forever,” he added.
Born on December 1, 1995 in northern Italy, Basso studied at the University of Padua and, in 2021, specialized in molecular biology with a thesis that sought to clarify the relationship between inflammation and progeria, according to the newspaper The Republic. He was active on social media and had over 70 thousand followers on Instagram.
What is Premature Aging Disease?
Progeria is a very rare genetic disease that affects one person in 8 million births, according to Italian Progeria Association Sammy Basso APS Onlusfounded by Basso.
Second The progeria manualof the Basso association, the majority of children affected by progeria are apparently born completely healthy. They begin to show some characteristics of the disease in the first year of life.
“One of the first signs is tightness or swelling of the skin in the abdominal area and/or thighs. Other signs include growth retardation, loss of body fat and hair, skin changes, joint stiffness, hip dislocation, generalized atherosclerosis , cardiovascular disease and stroke,” the document reads.
Without treatment, patients die from atherosclerosis (fat buildup on artery walls), at an average age of 14.5 years. According to the association, currently there are only 130 cases of classic progeria recognized in the world. The number, he points out, is underestimated, because it is often difficult to track cases./WITH AFP
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Source: Terra
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