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Characterization of CoQ₁₀ biosynthesis in fibroblasts of patients with primary and secondary CoQ₁₀ deficiency.
Journal of inherited metabolic disease - 1 Jan 2014
Buján Nuria, Arias Angela, Montero Raquel, García-Villoria Judit, Lissens Willy, Seneca Sara, Espinós Carmen, Navas Plácido, De Meirleir Linda, Artuch Rafael, Briones Paz, Ribes Antonia
Abstract excerpt
Primary coenzyme Q₁₀ (CoQ₁₀) deficiencies are associated with mutations in genes encoding enzymes important for its biosynthesis and patients are responsive to CoQ₁₀ supplementation. Early treatment allows better prognosis of the disease and therefore, early diagnosis is desirable. The complex phenotype and genotype and the frequent secondary CoQ₁₀ deficiencies make it difficult to achieve a definitive diagnosis...
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