Mitochondrial DNA Variant Increases Gallstone Risk

Mitochondrial DNA Variant Increases Gallstone Risk

A mitochondrial DNA variant may increase the risk of gallstone disease more than fourfold, according to investigators. Mitochondrial DNA 827A>G disrupts mitochondrial function and leads to abnormal cholesterol transport, which increases gallstone development, reported Dayan Sun, of Fudan University, Shanghai,…

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