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Sung Ryul Lee¹, Jin Han²

¹Department of Integrated Biomedical Science, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Center, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, 47392, South Korea.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations are linked to various heart conditions. Understanding these mutations and epigenetic factors is key to diagnosing and treating cardiac disorders.

Keywords:

Cardiac disorder Genetics Heteroplasmy Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Therapy

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Mitochondria possess their own DNA (mtDNA), distinct from nuclear DNA.
mtDNA is susceptible to oxidative damage and mutations, impacting cellular function.
mtDNA mutations are implicated in a range of cardiac conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on mtDNA mutations and their role in cardiac involvement.
To explore the influence of epigenetic modifications on mtDNA and cardiac health.
To outline current management strategies for mitochondrial mutations in cardiac disorders.

Main Methods:

Literature review of mitochondrial genetics and cardiac manifestations.
Analysis of studies correlating mtDNA mutations with specific cardiac phenotypes.
Discussion of epigenetic factors and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

mtDNA mutations can lead to diverse cardiac issues like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and heart failure.
Phenotypic presentation is complex, influenced by heteroplasmy, genetic drift, and environmental factors.
Epigenetic modifications of mtDNA may play a significant role in cardiac involvement.

Conclusions:

mtDNA mutations are significant contributors to cardiac disease.
Further research into mtDNA epigenetics is crucial for understanding cardiac manifestations.
Developing targeted strategies for mitochondrial mutations is essential for managing cardiac disorders.