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Caveolinopathy--new mutations and additional symptoms.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Jul 2008
Aboumousa Ahmed, Hoogendijk Jessica, Charlton Richard, Barresi Rita, Herrmann Ralf, Voit Thomas, Hudson Judith, Roberts Mark, Hilton-Jones David, Eagle Michelle, Bushby Kate, Straub Volker
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the caveolin-3 gene (CAV3) can lead to a broad spectrum of clinical phenotypes. Phenotypes that have so far been associated with primary caveolin-3 deficiency include limb girdle muscular dystrophy, rippling muscle disease, distal myopathy and hyperCKaemia. This is the first report describing the clinical, pathological and genetic features of patients with caveolinopathy from the UK. Ten patients...
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