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Genotype-phenotype correlations in a large series of patients with muscle type CPT II deficiency.
Neurological research - 1 Jan 2011
Anichini Angelica, Fanin Marina, Vianey-Saban Christine, Cassandrini Denise, Fiorillo Chiara, Bruno Claudio, Angelini Corrado
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The adult or 'muscular' form of carnitine-palmitoyl-transferase II (CPT II) deficiency presents with recurrent rhabdomyolytic episodes and myoglobinuria, usually triggered by prolonged exercise. The aim of this study was to investigate a large series of patients in order to provide genotype-phenotype correlations. METHODS: Our muscle tissue bank was surveyed for patients showing attacks of...
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