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Novel CLCN1 mutations with unique clinical and electrophysiological consequences.
Brain : a journal of neurology - 1 Nov 2002
Wu Fen-Fen, Ryan Aisling, Devaney Joseph, Warnstedt Maike, Korade-Mirnics Zeljka, Poser Barbara, Escriva Maria Jose, Pegoraro Elena, Yee Audrey S, Felice Kevin J, Giuliani Michael J, Mayer Richard F, Mongini Tiziana, Palmucci Laura, Marino Michael, Rüdel Reinhardt, Hoffman Eric P, Fahlke Christoph
Abstract excerpt
Myotonia is a condition characterized by impaired relaxation of muscle following sudden forceful contraction. We systematically screened all 23 exons of the CLCN1 gene in 88 unrelated patients with myotonia and identified mutations in 14 patients. Six novel mutations were discovered: five were missense (S132C, L283F, T310M, F428S and T550M) found in heterozygous patients, and one was a nonsense mutation (E193X)...
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