Genes that give instructions for making ribosomal proteins (r-proteins). These proteins are components of cellular structures called ribosomes, which process the cell's genetic instructions to create proteins. Diamond Blackfan anemia anemia: (uh-NEE-mee-uh) A condition in which there is a shortage of red blood cells in the bloodstream. This causes a low red blood cell count. Symptoms of anemia are fatigue and tiredness. is an inherited form of bone marrow failure bone marrow failure: A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be… disease that is caused by mutations in the ribosomal protein genes.
