Article
A novel MYH7 Leu1453pro mutation resulting in Laing distal myopathy in an Irish family.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Feb 2015
Lefter Stela, Hardiman Orla, McLaughlin Russell L, Murphy Sinead M, Farrell Michael, Ryan Aisling M
Abstract excerpt
Authors describe clinical, pathological, imaging and genetic findings in the first Irish family with Laing distal myopathy in whom a novel mutation in the human slow β-myosin heavy chain (MYH7) gene has been identified. A kindred of 14 over 6 generations included 6 individuals with childhood onset distal lower limb weakness in a scapula-peroneal distribution with subsequent proximal upper and lower limb weakness....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
