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Clinical and molecular features of encephalomyopathy due to the A3302G mutation in the mitochondrial tRNA(Leu(UUR)) gene.
Archives of neurology - 1 Dec 2005
Hutchison Wendy M, Thyagarajan Dominic, Poulton Joanna, Marchington David R, Kirby Denise M, Manji Shehnaaz S M, Dahl Hans-Henrik M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The mitochondrial DNA mutation A3302G in the tRNA(Leu(UUR)) gene causes respiratory chain complex I deficiency. The main clinical feature appears to be a progressive mitochondrial myopathy with proximal muscle weakness. OBJECTIVE: To report on clinical and molecular features in 4 novel patients with the A3302G mutation. DESIGN: Case reports. PATIENTS: Four patients (3 of whom are from the same family)...
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