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Autosomal dominant myopathy: Missense mutation (Glu-706 → Lys) in the myosin heavy chain IIa gene
12 Dec 2000
Abstract excerpt
We here report on a human myopathy associated with a mutation in a fast myosin heavy chain (MyHC) gene, and also the genetic defect in a hereditary inclusion body myopathy. The disorder has previously been described in a family with an "autosomal dominant myopathy, with joint contractures, ophthalmoplegia, and rimmed vacuoles." Linkage analysis and radiation hybrid mapping showed that the gene locus (Human Genome...
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