| Literature DB >> 29358685 |
Mary Herbert1, Doug Turnbull1.
Abstract
Mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited, and pathogenic mutations cause a range of life-limiting conditions. Recent studies indicate that transmission of pathogenic mutations may be prevented by reproductive technologies designed to replace the mitochondria in eggs from affected women.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29358685 DOI: 10.1038/nrm.2018.3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol ISSN: 1471-0072 Impact factor: 94.444