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Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with cytochrome c oxidase deficiency caused by a novel mutation in the MTCO1 gene.
Mitochondrion - 1 Jul 2014
Debray François-Guillaume, Seneca Sara, Gonce Michel, Vancampenhaut Kim, Bianchi Elettra, Boemer François, Weekers Laurent, Smet Joél, Van Coster Rudy
Abstract excerpt
Cytochrome c oxidase (COX) deficiency is one of the most common respiratory chain deficiencies. A woman was presented at the age of 18y with acute loss of consciousness, non-convulsive status epilepticus, slow neurological deterioration, transient cortical blindness, exercise intolerance, muscle weakness, hearing loss, cataract and cognitive decline. Muscle biopsy revealed ragged-red fibers, COX negative fibers...
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