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An A to G point mutation
at position 3243 on the
Mitochondrial DNA
causes MELAS and MIDD.
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Aims of

  1. To gather, collate and disseminate information relating to the A3243G point mutation of the Mitochondrial DNA, suitable for a wide range of audiences including Patients, Physicians, Researchers and the Media.
  2. To promote knowledge and understanding of the issues arising from this Mitochondrial DNA point mutation in the Diabetic and Hearing Impaired communities – from both a patient and health care management perspective.
  3. To provide a global support group for sufferers and their families.
  4. To keep all information on the web site up to date and pertinent.
  5. To become self financing, using a variety of means.

This will be achieved by:
  • Encouraging visitors to register at the website, and to complete an online survey.
  • Generating a copyrighted Newsletter on a regular basis.
  • Generating a variety of copyrighted documents about relevant topics, suitable for a variety of audiences.
  • Recruiting medically qualified “Editors” to validate content.
  • Providing a repository of Published articles, (within the constraints of copyright, e.g. links to PubMed abstracts).
  • Creating reciprocal links between relevant web sites.
  • Adhering to a variety of protocols for online content, including ICRA and HonCode(applied for).

Andy Collinson


Date Page Updated: 25 April 2005

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