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Mutational analysis of the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene in Tunisian patients with mitochondrial diseases.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 20 Apr 2007
Mkaouar-Rebai Emna, Tlili Abdelaziz, Masmoudi Saber, Belguith Neila, Charfeddine Ilhem, Mnif Mouna, Triki Chahnez, Fakhfakh Faiza
Abstract excerpt
The mitochondrial tRNA(Leu(UUR)) gene (MTTL) is a hot spot for pathogenic mutations that are associated with mitochondrial diseases with various clinical features. Among these mutations, the A3243G mutation was associated with various types of mitochondrial multisystem disorders, such as MIDD, MELAS, MERRF, PEO, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a subtype of Leigh syndrome. We screened 128 Tunisian patients for...
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