Mitochondrial Diseases

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Diseases caused by abnormal function of the mitochondria. They may be caused by mutations, acquired or inherited, in mitochondrial dna or in nuclear genes that code for mitochondrial components. They may also be the result of acquired mitochondria dysfunction due to adverse effects of drugs, infections, or other environmental causes.

Synonyms:

Deficiencies, Oxidative Phosphorylation
Deficiencies, Respiratory Chain
Deficiency, Oxidative Phosphorylation
Deficiency, Respiratory Chain
Disease, Mitochondrial
Disorder, Mitochondrial
Disorders, Mitochondrial
Electron Transport Chain Deficiencies, Mitochondrial
Mitochondrial Disease
Mitochondrial Disorder
Mitochondrial Disorders
Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Deficiencies
Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Deficiencies
Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiencies
Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency
Phosphorylation Deficiencies, Oxidative
Phosphorylation Deficiency, Oxidative
Respiratory Chain Deficiencies, Mitochondrial
Respiratory Chain Deficiency

Broader Topics:

Metabolic Diseases

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