High Levels of Frataxin Overexpression Lead to Mitochondrial and Cardiac Toxicity in Mouse Models
Friedreich ataxia (FA) is currently an incurable inherited mitochondrial disease caused by reduced levels of frataxin (FXN). Cardiac dysfunction is the main cause of premature death in FA. Adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated gene therapy constitutes a promising approach for FA, as demonstrated in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Molecular Therapy: Methods & Clinical Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2329050120301844 |