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mitochondrial complex IV deficiency nuclear type 19

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A COX deficiency, benign infantile mitochondrial myopathy that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the PET117 gene on chromosome 20p11.23.

Signs and symptoms

  • Bradykinesia
  • Hypokinesia
  • Babinski sign
  • Developmental regression
  • Increased circulating lactate concentration
  • Increased CSF lactate
  • Motor delay
  • Increased mitochondrial number
  • Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex IV
  • Increased CSF alanine concentration

Also known as: MC4DN19