Uncoupling Protein 2

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Figure 1: Uncoupling Protein 2

Disease

Mitochondria are found in the every cell in the human body and it acts as the "power house" of the cell. The mitochondria is called the "power house" because it converts the food consumtion and oxygen to energy to power the body.

A mitochondrial disorder is caused by the mutation of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). This disorder is genetic transmitted from a parent and can be seen from birth or at an older age. These disorders are chronic disorders. Some of this disorders can be seen in figure 1.

Figure 1: Mitochondrial Disorders

The disorder which affects the pancreas is caused by the A3243G mutation which causes diabetes. Bilateral hearing impairment is a symptom carried by the carrier of mitochondrial diabetes. Some other symptoms that can be seen is a change in pigmentation of the retina. ^[3] This mutation can be seen around the age of 38 years old, this disease is age dependent in the fact that over time there is a deterioration of glucose homeostasis. The pattern of inhertitance of this disorder depends on the mitochondria of the mother and can be passed down to both male and female offspring.

Function

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