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A novel mutation in the caveolin-3 gene causing familial isolated hyperCKaemia.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 May 2004
Alias Laura, Gallano Pía, Moreno Dolores, Pujol Ramón, Martínez-Matos Juan Antonio, Baiget Montserrat, Ferrer Isidro, Olivé Montse
Abstract excerpt
Three members of a family were known to have persistent elevated serum CK levels without muscle weakness. A muscle biopsy showed a partial reduction of caveolin-3 at the sarcolemma of muscle fibres, which was confirmed by Western blot analysis. Mutational analysis identified a novel heterozygous...
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