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Identification of a novel founder mutation in the DYSF gene causing clinical variability in the Spanish population.
Archives of neurology - 1 Aug 2005
Vilchez Juan J, Gallano Pia, Gallardo Eduard, Lasa Adriana, Rojas-García Ricardo, Freixas Alba, De Luna Noemí, Calafell Francesc, Sevilla Teresa, Mayordomo Fernando, Baiget Montserrat, Illa Isabel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the dysferlin (DYSF) gene cause 3 different phenotypes of muscular dystrophies: Miyoshi myopathy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B, and distal anterior compartment myopathy. OBJECTIVE: To present the results of clinical and molecular analysis of 8 patients with dysferlinopathy from 5 unrelated families. DESIGN: Clinical assessment was performed with a standardized protocol. A muscle...
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