MELAS (3243A->G): (Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy with Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like episodes)
MERRF (8344A->G) : (Myoclonic Epilepsy and Ragged Red Fibers)
NARP / MILS (8993T->G / 8993T->C): (Neurogenic Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa / Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome)
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