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Calpain 3 is important for muscle regeneration: evidence from patients with limb girdle muscular dystrophies.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders - 23 Mar 2012
Hauerslev Simon, Sveen Marie-Louise, Duno Morten, Angelini Corrado, Vissing John, Krag Thomas O
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BACKGROUND: Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2A is caused by mutations in the CAPN3 gene and complete lack of functional calpain 3 leads to the most severe muscle wasting. Calpain 3 is suggested to be involved in maturation of contractile elements after muscle degeneration. The aim of t...
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