Mitochondrial TRNA gene

The mitochondrial gene MT-TA encodes a transport RNA (tRNA) for alanine (A). The gene is encoded by nucleotides 5587-5655. Mutations cause myopathy. The ensemble of all mitochondrial genes is tested if a mitochondrial disorder has to be diagnosed.

Genetests:

Related Diseases:

References:

1.	Horváth R et al. (2003) A tRNA(Ala) mutation causing mitochondrial myopathy clinically resembling myotonic dystrophy.

2.	Swalwell H et al. (2006) Pure myopathy associated with a novel mitochondrial tRNA gene mutation.

3.	NCBI article NCBI 4553

4.	OMIM.ORG article Omim 590000

5.	Wikipedia article Wikipedia EN (Transfer_RNA)