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CAPN3 mutations in patients with idiopathic eosinophilic myositis.
Annals of neurology - 1 Jun 2006
Krahn Martin, Lopez de Munain Adolfo, Streichenberger Nathalie, Bernard Rafaëlle, Pécheux Christophe, Testard Hervé, Pena-Segura José L, Yoldi Eugenia, Cabello Ana, Romero Norma B, Poza Juan J, Bouillot-Eimer Sandrine, Ferrer Xavier, Goicoechea Maria, Garcia-Bragado Federico, Leturcq France, Urtizberea J Andoni, Lévy Nicolas
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OBJECTIVE: Eosinophilic myositis (EM) constitutes a rare pathological entity characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of skeletal muscles, usually associated with parasite infections, systemic disorders, or the intake of drugs or L-tryptophan. The exclusion of such causes defines the spectrum of idiopathic EM. Based on a protein analysis performed in one affected patient, we identified the gene encoding...
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