Pathophysiological and clinical consequences of the mitochondrial DNA 3243A→G mutation

Abstract This study describes clinical and biochemical consequences of the 3243A→G mutation in the tRNALeu(UUR) gene of the mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS syndrome) is usually caused by this mutation. Demyelinating polyneuropat...

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Main Author: Rusanen, H. (Harri)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Oulu 2000
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9514255380
http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:9514255380

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