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A glycogen synthase 1 mutation associated with equine polysaccharide storage myopathy and exertional rhabdomyolysis occurs in a variety of UK breeds.
Equine veterinary journal - 1 Jul 2009
Stanley R L, McCue M E, Valberg S J, Mickelson J R, Mayhew I G, McGowan C, Hahn C N, Patterson-Kane J C, Piercy R J
Abstract excerpt
REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: A glycogen synthase (GYS1) mutation has been described in horses with histopathological evidence of polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) in the USA. It is unknown whether the same mutation is present in horses from the UK. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the GYS1 mutation occurs in UK horses with histopathological evidence of PSSM and exertional rhabdomyolysis. HYPOTHESIS: The...
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