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Mitochondrial diabetes.

Authors :
Walker, M.
Taylor, R. W.
Turnbull, D. M.
Source :
Diabetic Medicine. Sep2005 Supplement 4, Vol. 22, p18-20. 3p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Provides information on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) disease. Presence of mitochondria in all nucleated cells, which are the principal generators of cellular adenosine triphosphate by oxidative phosphorylation and are the only location of extrachromosomal DNA within the cell; Reason why mtDNA disease is only transmitted down the maternal line; Reason why patients with mtDNA disease develop diabetes.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MITOCHONDRIAL DNA abnormalities
*GENETIC disorders
*ADENOSINE triphosphate
*PHOSPHORYLATION
*DIABETES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07423071
Volume :
22
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Diabetic Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17922489
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.1761f.x
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