mitochondrial diseases
Mitochondrial diseases are genetic disorders that result from mutations in the mitochondria, which are the energy-producing organelles in cells. These mutations can lead to a wide range of symptoms affecting various organs and systems in the body, including muscles, brain, and heart. Mitochondrial diseases can be inherited maternally and have no cure currently available.
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