Mitochondrial DNA Damage and Diseases [version 1; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Various endogenous and environmental factors can cause mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage. One of the reasons for enhanced mtDNA damage could be its proximity to the source of oxidants, and lack of histone-like protective proteins. Moreover, mitochondria contain inadequate DNA repair pathways, and, d...
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Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2015-07-01
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Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/4-176/v1 |