Mitochondrial TRND gene

The mitochondrial gene MT-TD encodes a transport RNA (tRNA) for aspartic acid (D). The gene is encoded by nucleotides 7518-7585. Mutations cause myopathy. The ensemble of all mitochondrial genes is tested if a mitochondrial disorder has to be diagnosed.

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References:

1.	Seneca S et al. (2005) A mitochondrial tRNA aspartate mutation causing isolated mitochondrial myopathy.

2.	NCBI article NCBI 4555

3.	OMIM.ORG article Omim 590015