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Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN) type X1 in an Argentinean family reveals independent GJB1/Cx32 mutations at the identical nucleotide position.
Molecular and cellular probes - 1 Jan 2000
Gerding Wanda Maria, Koetting Judith, Rey Lucía Paola, Bibas Bonet Hilda, Abdala Mirta Esther, Mazzeo Anna, Mostacciuolo Maria Luisa, Arning Larissa, Carrero-Valenzuela Roque
Abstract excerpt
X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT Type X1, OMIM: 302800) represents a frequent cause of hereditary peripheral motor and sensory neuropathies and is associated with mutations in GJB1 encoding the gap junction beta 1 protein connexin 32 (Cx32). Studying an Argentinean family of Italian origin with seven affected males in three generations exhibiting clinical signs of CMT, eight obligate female carriers were...
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