POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of Luxembourg
POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
What is PolG? The rare genetic disease that ended a young prince's life
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from a genetic disease called PolG, but experts hope his passing could bring more awareness to the rare condition that impacted his life. Prince Frederik, 22, died from a mitochondrial disease known as PolG,
A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.
European Royal Dies From Rare Genetic Disorder
A young member of the Luxembourg royal family has passed away from a rare genetic disorder affecting his mitochondria.
The rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failure
Affected populations: PFIC is a group of rare genetic diseases that cause progressive liver failure. The exact prevalence of PFIC is unknown, but estimates suggest that these diseases affect between 1 in 100,000 and 1 in 50,000 people worldwide. In the United States, fewer than 50,000 people total are believed to have PFIC.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg Speaks About Rare Genetic Condition in Resurfaced Video After Death at 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, who died at 22, spoke about the rare genetic disorder he navigated in a video released by The PolG Foundation he founded.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has died after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disorder known as POLG mitochondrial disease.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, 22, dies of rare genetic condition
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg has died of the rare genetic disease he was born with 22 short years ago after saying goodbye to his family on Rare Disease Day Feb. 28.
Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dies at 22 from Rare Genetic Condition: 'He Is My Superhero,' Says Dad Prince Robert
Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, died at age 22 on March 1 from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease.
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