Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: A Mitochondrial Disease Unique in Many Ways.

Abstract excerpt

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) was the first mitochondrial disease to be identified as being caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). This disease has been studied extensively in the past two decades, particularly in Brazilian, Chinese and European populations; and many primary mutations have been reported. However, the disease is enigmatic with many unique features, and there still are...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to DNA, Mitochondrial
• Share to Gene Editing
• Share to Genetic Therapy