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Clinical features of MELAS and its relation with A3243G gene point mutation.
International journal of clinical and experimental pathology - 1 Jan 2015
Zhang Jin, Guo Junhong, Fang Wanghui, Jun Qili, Shi Kaili
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial encephalopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) mostly occur in children. The point mutation A3243G of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) may work as a specific bio-marker for mitochondrial disorders. The related clinical features, however, may vary among individuals. This study therefore investigated the relation between MELAS clinical features and point mutation A3243G of mtDNA, in an...
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