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[Analysis of mitochondrial DNA gene tRNALeu(UUR) A3243G mutation in diabetic pedigrees].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Feb 2009
Wang Cai-ling, Li Fang, Hou Qin-zhi, Li Hai-zhen, Zhang Yu, Ning Guang
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical characteristics and the prevalence of mitochondrial gene A3243G mutation in diabetic pedigrees. METHODS: Nineteen suspected mitochondrial DNA diabetic family members from three families were recruited. The gene fragment was amplified by PCR, and mutation was detected by direct sequencing. RESULTS: In three pedigrees, the three probands and their mothers were found carrying...
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