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A3243G
mtDNA |
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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).
Diabetes mellitus : (Over 75 Abstracts list Diabetes).
Encephalomyopathy : (Over 80 Abstracts list Encephalomyopathy).
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 :
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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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