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Mitochondrial mutation status, symptom prevalence, and neuroimaging characteristics in MELAS: a systematic review and meta analysis.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 10 Jun 2026
Li Yanyan, Han Siying, Huang Daiyun, Chen Jiayi, Qu Siying, Gu Jinxin, Xu Zhuoyan, Fu Lei, Tang Xiaoyu, Qiao Yixue
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) is a rare mitochondrial disorder characterized by a wide range of systemic manifestations. MELAS is challenging to diagnose in its early stages and currently lacks targeted treatments. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to validate the mitochondrial 3243A > G (m.3243A > G) mutation status, symptom prevalence,...
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