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Myofibrillogenesis regulator 1 gene mutations cause paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis.
Archives of neurology - 1 Jul 2004
Rainier Shirley, Thomas Donald, Tokarz Debra, Ming Lei, Bui Melanie, Plein Erin, Zhao Xinping, Lemons Rosemary, Albin Roger, Delaney Colin, Alvarado David, Fink John K
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BACKGROUND: Paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis (PDC) is characterized by attacks of involuntary movements that occur spontaneously while at rest and following caffeine or alcohol consumption. Previously, we and others identified a locus for autosomal dominant PDC on chromosome 2q33-2q35. OBJECTIVE: To identify the PDC gene. DESIGN: Analysis of PDC positional candidate genes by exon sequencing and reverse...
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