Mitochondrial Function
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Mitochondrial Function conditions
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial disorder causing acute, painless central vision loss due to optic nerve degeneration.Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy with Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like Episodes (MELAS)MELAS is a mitochondrial disorder causing stroke-like episodes, lactic acidosis, and muscle weakness due to impaired oxidative phosphorylation.Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged Red Fibers (MERRF)A mitochondrial disorder causing myoclonic epilepsy and muscle weakness, characterized by ragged red fibers on muscle biopsy and progressive neurological decline.