The life expectancy has increased a lot
Scientists are investigating several aspects of Marfan syndrome, such as, for example:
factors that cause problems of the heart and blood vessels
the process resulting in skeletal problems
the role of a chemical messenger called transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)
genes related to Marfan syndrome
defects in the gene for the “fibril”
families who have Marfan syndrome
how Marfan syndrome affects the connective tissue
why people with Marfan syndrome have different symptoms
new treatments, medications and surgeries to help people with Marfan syndrome.