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New insights on mitochondrial heteroplasmy observed in ovarian diseases.
Journal of advanced research - 1 Nov 2024
Zhou Yong, Jin Yang, Wu Tianyu, Wang Yinfeng, Dong Yuanhang, Chen Pei, Hu Changchang, Pan Ningping, Ye Chaoshuang, Shen Li, Lin Mengyan, Fang Tao, Wu Ruijin
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BACKGROUND: The reportedly high mutation rate of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) may be attributed to the absence of histone protection and complete repair mechanisms. Mitochondrial heteroplasmy refers to the coexistence of wild-type and mutant mtDNA. Most healthy individuals carry a low point mutation load (<1 %) in their mtDNA, typically without any discernible phenotypic effects. However, as it exceeds a certain...
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