Mitophagy activation repairs Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy-associated mitochondrial dysfunction and improves cell survival

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Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a classical mitochondrial disease caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA encoding complex I subunits. Oxidative stress associated with complex I defect has been implicated in developing LHON phenotype such as retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death and loss of vision. However, the mechanism of LHON pathogenesis is still not very clear and thus no effective therapies...

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