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Compound heterozygous mutations of the TNXB gene cause primary myopathy.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Aug 2013
Pénisson-Besnier Isabelle, Allamand Valérie, Beurrier Philippe, Martin Ludovic, Schalkwijk Joost, van Vlijmen-Willems Ivonne, Gartioux Corine, Malfait Fransiska, Syx Delfien, Macchi Laurent, Marcorelles Pascale, Arbeille Brigitte, Croué Anne, De Paepe Anne, Dubas Frédéric
Abstract excerpt
Complete deficiency of the extracellular matrix glycoprotein tenascin-X (TNX) leads to recessive forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, clinically characterized by hyperextensible skin, easy bruising and joint hypermobility. Clinical and pathological studies, immunoassay, and molecular analyses were co...
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