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Two novel mutations in the COLQ gene cause endplate acetylcholinesterase deficiency.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Mar 2003
Ishigaki Keiko, Nicolle Delphine, Krejci Eric, Leroy Jean-Paul, Koenig Jeanine, Fardeau Michel, Eymard Bruno, Hantaï Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Congenital myasthenic syndromes with endplate acetylcholinesterase deficiency are very rare autosomal recessive diseases, characterized by onset of the disease in childhood, general weakness increased by exertion, ophthalmoplegia and refractoriness to anticholinesterase drugs. To date, all reported cases are due to mutations within the gene encoding ColQ, a specific collagen that anchors acetylcholinesterase in...
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