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Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

What diseases are associated with mutations in genes regulating pyruvate metabolism?

What diseases are associated with mutations in genes regulating pyruvate metabolism?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

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Mutations in genes encoding proteins that regulate pyruvate metabolism can lead to various diseases, particularly affecting tissues with high ATP demand, such as the nervous system. Conditions associated with these mutations include neurodegeneration, heart failure, and certain metabolic disorders.

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