Detection method of gene mutation of mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase and kit
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RUIJIN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Publication Date
- 2010-03-31
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] The invention belongs to the field of biotechnology, and more specifically, the invention relates to a method and a kit for detecting the mutation of the mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) gene. Background technique
[0002] Familial paragangliomas of the head and neck are benign tumors of nonchromaffin tissues of the head and neck, most commonly located in the carotid body. As chemoreceptors, the carotid body can sense the hypoxic stimulation in the circulation, and then produce a series of systemic responses, and chronic hypoxia can lead to carotid body cell hyperplasia. The adaptive response of mammalian cells to hypoxia depends on the function of mitochondria, by increasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and then activating erythropoietin ( EPO), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and transcription of glycolytic enzymes, ultimately increasing oxygen delivery and promoting glycolytic ATP production. Thus, mitochon...