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Genetic counselling in mitochondrial diseases

Authors :
Anthony H.V. Schapira
Thomas T. Warner
Source :
Current opinion in neurology. 10(5)
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Mitochondrial disorders may be caused by mutations either in mitochondrial or in nuclear genes involved in the synthesis or regulation of respiratory chain subunits. The unique nature of the mitochondrial genome calls for a different approach to genetic counselling and risk analysis.

Details

ISSN :
13507540
Volume :
10
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Current opinion in neurology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....d1729bf2f884c33a287a8007081f95e4