Investigation of nuclear genes involvement in a Mitochondrial Disorder: Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Implementing Organization
Aravind Medical Research Foundation
Principal Investigator
Dr. Sundaresan Periasamy
Senior Scientist
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Aravind Medical Research Foundation
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Mahesh Kumar
Aravind Medical Research Foundation
About
Mitochondrial complex I deficiency, a genetic disorder causing lung cancer, is linked to environmental factors and environmental factors. Autosomal recessive mitochondrial complex I deficiency (MCIDN) is responsible for 23% of childhood respiratory chain deficiency cases. A study found that 56% of LHON patients have primary and secondary mitochondrial DNA mutations, while the disease progression remains unknown.