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Novel PTRF mutation in a child with mild myopathy and very mild congenital lipodystrophy.
BMC medical genetics - 11 Sept 2013
Ardissone Anna, Bragato Cinzia, Caffi Lorella, Blasevich Flavia, Maestrini Sabrina, Bianchi Maria Luisa, Morandi Lucia, Moroni Isabella, Mora Marina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the PTRF gene, coding for cavin-1, cause congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 4 (CGL4) associated with myopathy. In CGL4, symptoms are variable comprising, in addition to myopathy, smooth and skeletal muscle hypertrophy, cardiac arrhythmias, and skeletal abnormalitie...
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