Altered gene transcription profiles in fibroblasts harboring either TK2 or DGUOK mutations indicate compensatory mechanisms.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) depletion syndrome (MDS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a reduced amount of mtDNA, which impairs synthesis of respiratory chain complexes. MDS has been classified into two main groups, the hepatocerebral form affecting liver and the central nervous system, and the myopathic form targeting the skeletal muscle. We have compared the molecular genetic characteristics of...

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