MELAS Syndrome
Published on Apr 11, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
MELAS SYNDROME
JAIONNA TERRY
Caused by
Changes the DNA sequence in the Mitochondria
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SYMPTOMS
- develop brain dysfunction (encephalopathy) with seizures and headaches
- muscle disease with a build-up of lactic acid in the blood
- temporary local paralysis (stroke-like episodes)
- abnormal thinking (dementia).
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Carbohydrates
Oxidative phosphorylation is a process that uses oxygen and simple sugar to create adenosine triphospate the cells main energy source
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NOT CURABLE
Antioxidants and Vitamins *but there have been no consistent successes reported
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