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Differentiation-specific effects of LHON mutations introduced into neuronal NT2 cells.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Feb 2002
Wong Alice, Cavelier Lucia, Collins-Schramm Heather E, Seldin Michael F, McGrogan Michael, Savontaus Marja-Liisa, Cortopassi Gino A
Abstract excerpt
Inheritance of one of three primary mutations at positions 11778, 3460 or 14484 of the mitochondrial genome in subunits of Complex I causes Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a specific degeneration of the optic nerve, resulting in bilateral blindness. It has been unclear why inheritance of a systemic mitochondrial mutation would result in a specific neurodegeneration. To address the neuron-specific...
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