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Effects of a R133W beta-tropomyosin mutation on regulation of muscle contraction in single human muscle fibres.
The Journal of physiology - 15 Jun 2007
Ochala Julien, Li Mingxin, Tajsharghi Homa, Kimber Eva, Tulinius Mar, Oldfors Anders, Larsson Lars
Abstract excerpt
A novel R133W beta-tropomyosin (beta-Tm) mutation, associated with muscle weakness and distal limb deformities, has recently been identified in a woman and her daughter. The muscle weakness was not accompanied by progressive muscle wasting or histopathological abnormalities in tibialis anterior muscle biopsy specimens. The aim of the present study was to explore the mechanisms underlying the impaired muscle...
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