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,
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.
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.
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
The prince had PolG disease, a genetic mitochondrial disorder that prevents the body's cells from producing adequate energy.
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.
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