1p36 Deletion Support & Awareness
1p36 Deletion Support & Awareness (1p36 DSA) is a non profit
501 (c) 3 organization that is composed primarily of parents and
caregivers of individuals affected with 1p36 Deletion Syndrome.
1p36 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face to be
able to lead healthy, happy and productive lives.
What is 1p36 Deletion Syndrome?1p36 Deletion Syndrome is a chromosome disorder that is characterized by moderate to severe intellectual disability, delayed growth, limited speech ability and distinct facial features. It is estimated that 1p36 Deletion Syndrome occurs in one in every 5,000 to 10,000 births though many individuals still go undiagnosed. Typically, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 chromosomes) in a cell. 22 pairs of chromosomes are numbered 1-22 and a pair of sex chromosomes are X and Y. Each pair of chromosomes has a short arm "p" and long arm "q". 1p36 Deletion Syndrome occurs when an individual is missing (deletion) the most distal light band of the short "p" arm of chromosome 1. 1p36 Deletion Syndrome is the most common chromosome deletion. 1p36 Deletion Syndrome can be referred to as chromosome 1p36 deletion syndrome, distal monosomy 1p36, monosomy 1p36 syndrome, monosomy 1p36 or monosomy 1p36 deletion syndrome. To learn more about 1p36 Deletion Syndrome CLICK HERE. |
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