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Mitochondrial respiratory chain Complex I defects in Fanconi anemia complementation group A.
Biochimie - 1 Oct 2013
Ravera Silvia, Vaccaro Daniele, Cuccarolo Paola, Columbaro Marta, Capanni Cristina, Bartolucci Martina, Panfoli Isabella, Morelli Alessandro, Dufour Carlo, Cappelli Enrico, Degan Paolo
Abstract excerpt
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare and complex inherited blood disorder of the child. At least 15 genes are associated with the disease. The highest frequency of mutations belongs to groups A, C and G. Genetic instability and cytokine hypersensitivity support the selection of leukemic over non-leukemic stem cells. FA cellular phenotype is characterized by alterations in red-ox state, mitochondrial functionality and...
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