Pathogenic Mitochondrial DNA Mutations and Associated Clinical Features in Korean Patients With Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy [Genetics]

Conclusions.
In addition to common primary LHON-associated mutations, our study identified secondary mtDNA mutations, which should be considered when evaluating patients with optic atrophy.

Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - December 12, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Yum, H. R., Chae, H., Shin, S. Y., Kim, Y., Kim, M., Park, S. H. Tags: Genetics Source Type: research