Mitochondrial Diseases: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Mitochondrial diseases are a group of genetic conditions that affect how mitochondria in your cells produce energy. Mitochondria produce most of the energy your body needs. If you have a mitochondrial disease, your cells aren’t able to produce enough energy. There isn’t a cure, but treatment can prevent life-threatening complications.
Mitochondrial disease - Wikipedia
WEBMitochondrial disease is a group of disorders caused by mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria are the organelles that generate energy for the cell and are found in every cell of the human body except red blood cells. They convert the energy of food molecules into the ATP that powers most cell functions.
Mitochondrial Disease | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
WEBMitochondrial disease, or mitochondrial disorder, refers to a group of disorders that affect the mitochondria, which are tiny compartments that are present in almost every cell of the body. The mitochondria’s main function is to produce energy.
Mitochondrial Disease Clinic - Clinical Genomics - Mayo Clinic
WEBMitochondrial disease results from failure of mitochondria to function properly. This can lead to less energy, cell injury and cell death. The most common organs that may experience damage are the brain, heart, liver, muscles, kidneys and the endocrine system. Mitochondrial diseases present from early childhood to adulthood.
Mitochondrial disease: Types and symptoms - Medical News Today
WEBSep 12, 2023 · What is it? Types. Symptoms. Causes and risk factors. Complications. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook. Summary. Mitochondrial disease refers to a group of conditions that affect how mitochondria...
Cutting the Power: Understanding Mitochondrial Disease
WEBSep 29, 2022 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Prevention. Risk factors. Outlook. FAQs. Bottom line. Mitochondria are structures that are found within the cells of your body. Their main function is to use oxygen,...
Mitochondrial Disorders | National Institute of Neurological …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Mitochondrial disorders are caused by defects in mitochondria, which are energy factories found inside almost all the cells in the body. There are many types of mitochondrial disorders. They can affect one part of the body or many parts, including the brain, muscles, kidneys, heart, eyes, and ears.
Mitochondrial Diseases: MedlinePlus
WEBAug 23, 2016 · When the mitochondria are defective, the cells do not have enough energy. The unused oxygen and fuel molecules build up in the cells and cause damage. The symptoms of mitochondrial disease can vary. It depends on how many mitochondria are defective, and where they are in the body.
Mitochondrial disease in adults: recent advances and future …
WEBAlthough no cure for mitochondrial disease currently exists, consensus-based clinical guidelines are available to help manage patients and, for some mitochondrial diseases, potential treatments are emerging. An increasing number of clinical trials are investigating new or repurposed small molecules and gene therapy.
Primary Mitochondrial Disorders Overview - GeneReviews®
WEBJun 8, 2000 · Primary mitochondrial disorders are a clinically heterogeneous group of disorders that arise as a result of dysfunction of the mitochondrial respiratory chain.
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