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Myelin protein zero mutation His39Pro: hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy with variable onset, hearing loss, restless legs and multiple sclerosis.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Aug 2006
Kilfoyle D H, Dyck P J, Wu Y, Litchy W J, Klein D M, Dyck P J B, Kumar N, Cunningham J M, Klein C J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations of myelin protein zero (MPZ) may cause inherited neuropathy with variable expression. OBJECTIVE: To report phenotypic variability in a large American kindred with MPZ mutation His39Pro. PATIENTS: Genetic testing was performed on 77 family members and 200 controls. Clinical and electrophysiological field study assessments were available for review in 47 family members. RESULTS: His39Pro was...
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