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Multiplex MALDI-TOF MS detection of mitochondrial variants in Brazilian patients with hereditary optic neuropathy.
Molecular vision - 1 Jan 2016
Miranda Paulo Maurício do Amôr Divino, Matilde da Silva-Costa Sueli, Balieiro Juliane Cristina, Fernandes Marcela Scabello Amaral, Alves Rogério Marins, Guerra Andrea Trevas Maciel, Marcondes Ana Maria, Sartorato Edi Lúcia
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial disease characterized by bilateral vision loss. More than 95% of LHON cases are associated with one of the three main mtDNA mutations: G11778A, T14484C, and G3460A. The other 5% of cases are due to other rare mutations related to the disease. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and spectrum of LHON mtDNA mutations, including the...
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