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Can gene therapy help with mitochondrial disorders?
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Not yet: To date I have not heard of gene therapy applicable to mitochondrial disorders.
Answered 3/6/2013
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MGH: Most physicians are not well versed in mitochondrial disorders to begin with, not to mention gene therapy. There is a well regarded research department on mitochondrial disorders right there in Massachusetts at Mass General Hospital.
Answered 11/25/2018
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