Article
Pan-American mDNA haplogroups in Chilean patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.
Molecular vision - 1 Jan 2014
Romero Pablo, Fernández Verónica, Slabaugh Mark, Seleme Nicolás, Reyes Nury, Gallardo Patricia, Herrera Luisa, Peña Luis, Pezo Patricio, Moraga Mauricio
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The clinical impact of mDNA mutations on the development of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) may be modulated by mitochondrial haplogroups, which vary across populations. The aim of this research was to determine the clinical spectrum and molecular characteristics, including the haplogroup, of 15 South American families with LHON. METHODS: This study was a prospective, observational study...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Chile
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Female
- Haplotypes
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Optic Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber
