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An autosomal locus predisposing to multiple deletions of mtDNA on chromosome 3p.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Apr 1996
Kaukonen J A, Amati P, Suomalainen A, Rötig A, Piscaglia M G, Salvi F, Weissenbach J, Fratta G, Comi G, Peltonen L, Zeviani M
Abstract excerpt
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia (adPEO) is a disorder characterized by ptosis, progressive weakness of the external eye muscles, and general muscle weakness. The patients have multiple deletions of mtDNA on Southern blots or in PCR analysis of muscle DNA and a mild deficiency of one or more respiratory-chain enzymes carrying mtDNA-encoded subunits. The pattern of inheritance indicates a...
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