MitoGether
Consortium of associations
Did you say mitochondrial diseases?
Mitochondria are the true powerhouses of our cells, and are present in almost all of them. However, during mitochondrial disease, they are unable to produce sufficient energy for optimal cellular function.
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In 4 key figures
More than 16,000
people affected
The number of people affected Par primary mitochondrial disease in France is estimated at 16,000, but this is probably an underestimate.
12
Pilot associations
The MitoGether consortium was set up in France Par 12 associations of patients and families affected Par mitochondrial diseases.
More than 7,000
patients characterised
The French MitoMatcher database already collects clinical, biological and genetic data from more than 7,000 patients.
14
Expert centers
France has 14 expert centres dedicated to the diagnosis and monitoring of mitochondrial diseases in children and adults, spread across the country.