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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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Variety of symptoms "caused" by the A3243G mtDNA point mutation.

The A3243G mtDNA point mutation causes, (or is associated with), a wide range of symptoms. These are mainly MIDD and MELAS, but can also include the following:

Cardiomyopathy : Related Abstracts - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

CPEO is caused by either mtDNA deletions or A3243G : Related Abstracts - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Deafness : (Over 45 Abstracts list Deafness).
Go to the Abstracts page and search for deaf

Diabetes mellitus : (Over 75 Abstracts list Diabetes).
Go to the Abstracts page and search for diab

Encephalomyopathy : (Over 80 Abstracts list Encephalomyopathy).
Go to the Abstracts page and search for enceph

Hypothalamo-Pituitary Dysfunction : Related Abstracts - 1.

Hyperthyroidism : Related Abstracts - 1.

Macular Pattern Dystrophy : Related Abstracts - 1, 2.

MERRF is usually caused by another mtDNA point mutation, however, MERRF has also been associated with A3243G : Related Abstracts - 1.

Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction : Related Abstracts - 1.

Migraine : Related Abstracts - 1, 2.
However, a study of maternally inherited migraine did not find A3243G - 1,

Painful muscle stiffness : Related Abstracts - 1.

Renal (Kidney) Failure : Related Abstracts - 1.

Short Stature : Related Abstracts - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

VACTERL : Jargon VACTERL. Related Abstracts - 1.


Author: Andy Collinson. Although I don't have any medical qualifications, as a sufferer of Diabetes, Deafness and Tinnitus caused by the A3243G mtDNA defect, I do have a very keen interest in the subject.

Date Page Updated: 25 April 2005

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