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Next-generation sequencing identifies transportin 3 as the causative gene for LGMD1F.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Torella Annalaura, Fanin Marina, Mutarelli Margherita, Peterle Enrico, Del Vecchio Blanco Francesca, Rispoli Rossella, Savarese Marco, Garofalo Arcomaria, Piluso Giulio, Morandi Lucia, Ricci Giulia, Siciliano Gabriele, Angelini Corrado, Nigro Vincenzo
Abstract excerpt
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMD) are genetically and clinically heterogeneous conditions. We investigated a large family with autosomal dominant transmission pattern, previously classified as LGMD1F and mapped to chromosome 7q32. Affected members are characterized by muscle weakness affect...
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