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A novel desmin R355P mutation causes cardiac and skeletal myopathy.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Aug 2005
Fidziańska Anna, Kotowicz Jerzy, Sadowska Marta, Goudeau Bertrand, Walczak Ewa, Vicart Patrick, Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz Irena
Abstract excerpt
A novel desmin R355P mutation has been identified in a patient with familial cardiac and skeletal myopathy. Two types of desmin storage were observed in the skeletal muscles. The spheroid-like bodies dominated in type 2 fibres while extensive accumulation of granulofilamentous material was found in type 1 fibres and in cardiomyocytes. A novel missense mutation R355P in the rod domain located in the C-terminal...
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