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Rare variants in mitochondrial genes contribute to the genetic burden and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Address and evaluate the role of rare-variant burden in mitochondrial forms of Parkinson's disease.

September 10, 2026Movement Disorders

Rare‐Variant Burden in Mitochondrial Parkinson's Disease

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MRMartin RakušaUniversity Clinical Centre Maribor GBGaber BergantLjubljana University Medical Centre BPBorut PeterlinLjubljana University Medical Centre

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Scientific correspondence examines rare-variant burden in mitochondrial Parkinson's disease, highlighting the role of mitochondrial genetics in neurodegeneration.

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Address and evaluate the role of rare-variant burden in mitochondrial forms of Parkinson's disease.
Correspondence and secondary analysis referencing underlying datasets from previously cited work without generating new primary data.
Re-examines the distribution and potential contribution of rare genetic variants within mitochondrial pathways related to Parkinson's disease etiology.

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Rakuša et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27ae958559d80afc73d1e https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.70538

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Scientific correspondence examines rare-variant burden in mitochondrial Parkinson's disease, highlighting the role of mitochondrial genetics in neurodegeneration.

Rare‐Variant Burden in Mitochondrial Parkinson's Disease

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Rare‐Variant Burden in Mitochondrial Parkinson's Disease

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