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The 7436-bp mitochondrial DNA deletion as a risk factor for ulcerative colitis in the Iranian population.
Nucleosides, nucleotides & nucleic acids - 1 Jan 2026
Zahmatkesh Roodsari Rasoul, Salehi Zivar, Parivar Kazem, Mashayekhi Farhad, Aminian Keyvan
Abstract excerpt
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation in the colon. Free radicals and oxidative stress play a significant role in the pathophysiology of UC. Excessive production of reactive oxygen species can damage the mitochondrial genome, leading to mutations such as the7436-bp deletion. The aim of this study was to identify the presence of the 7436-bp mtDNA deletion in patients with UC...
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