Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10882985 Mitochondrion 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Exome sequencing identified compound heterozygous mutations in the recently discovered mitochondrial methionyl-tRNA formyltransferase (MTFMT) gene in two sisters with mild Leigh syndrome and combined respiratory chain deficiency. The mutations lead to undetectable levels of the MTFMT protein. Blue native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis showed decreased complexes I and IV, and additional products stained with complex V antibodies, however the overall steady state level of mt-tRNAMet was normal. Our data illustrate that exome sequencing is an excellent diagnostic tool, and its value in clinical medicine is enormous, however it can only be optimally exploited if combined with detailed phenotyping and functional studies.
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