The purpose of this project is to study genetic determinants of mitochondrial impairment in primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Specific aims are: 1) identify mitochondrial-related pathways, inherited and somatic mitochondrial DNA mutations associated to primary progressive multiple sclerosis, 2) functionally assess the identified genetic alterations.
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sequencing of mitochondrial DNA
Timeframe: 3 years