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Unusual findings in Leigh syndrome caused by T8993C mutation.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society - 1 Nov 2009
Yiş Uluç, Seneca Sara, Dirik Eray, Kurul Semra Hiz, Ozer Erdener, Cakmakçi Handan, De Meirleir Linda
Abstract excerpt
The pathological nature of Leigh syndrome is highly variable and depends on the underlying mitochondrial or nuclear genome defect. Mitochondrial m.8993T>G and m.8993T>C mutations are responsible for both NARP (neurogenic weakness, ataxia and retinitis pigmentosa) and Leigh syndrome depending on the amount of mutant mtDNA. The clinical findings of Leigh syndrome caused by the m.8993T>C mutation are less severe...
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