Gene behind long-recognized mitochondrial disease has highly varied effects

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 09:00 in Health & Medicine

Mutations in the mitochondrial gene mt-ATP6, which encodes an essential part of the mitochondrial motor known as ATP synthase that generates cellular energy, are much more variable than previously thought. This prompts the need to develop more precise clinical tests that can better determine the course of treatment for patients affected by mitochondrial disorder.

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