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Skewed X-inactivation in a manifesting carrier of X-linked myotubular myopathy and in her non-manifesting carrier mother.
Human genetics - 1 Mar 1999
Tanner S M, Orstavik K H, Kristiansen M, Lev D, Lerman-Sagie T, Sadeh M, Liechti-Gallati S
Abstract excerpt
X-linked recessive myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a muscle disorder usually affecting newborn males. In the majority of cases, muscle weakness and hypotonia lead to a rapid demise at neonatal age. The responsible MTM1 gene is located in proximal Xq28. Heterozygous carriers are described as being...
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