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Characterization of 34 novel and six known MTM1 gene mutations in 47 unrelated X-linked myotubular myopathy patients.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Jan 1999
Tanner S M, Schneider V, Thomas N S, Clarke A, Lazarou L, Liechti-Gallati S
Abstract excerpt
X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a congenital muscle disorder mainly affecting newborn males. Neonatal muscle weakness and hypotonia usually leads to a rapid demise. The responsible gene, MTM1, was isolated in 1996, and mutational data derived from 90 patients have been published. We report on our findings in a further 53 patients, using genomic DNA and mRNA screening protocols. Thirty-four novel mutations...
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