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Mitochondrial complex I deficiency

Definition:

Mitochondrial complex I deficiency, the most common mitochondrial disorders, is a group of highly heterogeneous conditions characterised by faulty oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). Human complex I is a giant multiheteromeric structure. Complex I deficiency is known to be associated with a broad spectrum of clinical presentations, that include encephalopathy, cardiomyopathy, myopathy, and liver disease.

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