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Novel DYSF mutations in Thai patients with distal myopathy.
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery - 1 Sept 2009
Liewluck Teerin, Pongpakdee Sunsanee, Witoonpanich Rawiphan, Sangruchi Tumtip, Pho-Iam Theeraphong, Limwongse Chanin, Thongnoppakhun Wanna, Boonyapisit Kanokwan, Sopassathit Varisa, Phudhichareonrat Suchart, Suthiponpaisan Udom, Raksadawan Natte, Goto Kanako, Hayashi Yukiko K, Nishino Ichizo
Abstract excerpt
Dysferlinopathy refers to a variety of autosomal recessive, skeletal muscle disorders due to the mutations of dysferlin-encoding gene, DYSF. It encompasses limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B), Miyoshi myopathy (MM), distal myopathy with anterior tibial onset (DMAT), isolated hyperCKemia, rigid spine syndrome and congenital muscular dystrophy. Herein, we report five Thai patients with distal myopathy...
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