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Phenotypic spectrum associated with mutations in the fukutin-related protein gene.
Annals of neurology - 1 Apr 2003
Mercuri Eugenio, Brockington Martin, Straub Volker, Quijano-Roy Susana, Yuva Yeliz, Herrmann Ralf, Brown Susan C, Torelli Silvia, Dubowitz Victor, Blake Derek J, Romero Norma B, Estournet Brigitte, Sewry Caroline A, Guicheney Pascale, Voit Thomas, Muntoni Francesco
Abstract excerpt
We describe 22 patients with mutations in the fukutin-related protein (FKPR) gene. Four patients had congenital muscular dystrophy (MDC1C), with presentation at birth, severe weakness and inability to stand unsupported. The other 18 had limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD2I). Eleven showed a Duc...
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