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Elevated serum circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
European journal of neurology - 1 Dec 2024
Li Jieyu, Gao Chao, Wang Qingqing, Liu Jing, Xie Zhiying, Zhao Yawen, Yu Meng, Zheng Yiming, Lv He, Zhang Wei, Yuan Yun, Meng Lingchao, Deng Jianwen, Wang Zhaoxia
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The substantial role of inflammation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is gaining support from recent research. Studies indicate that circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (ccf-mtDNA) can activate the immune system and is associated with neurodegenerative diseases. This research was designed to quantify ccf-mtDNA levels in the serum of ALS patients. METHODS: The medical records of...
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