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Robust genotyping tool for autosomal recessive type of limb-girdle muscular dystrophies.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders - 4 May 2016
Inashkina Inna, Jankevics Eriks, Stavusis Janis, Vasiljeva Inta, Viksne Kristine, Micule Ieva, Strautmanis Jurgis, Naudina Maruta S, Cimbalistiene Loreta, Kucinskas Vaidutis, Krumina Astrida, Utkus Algirdas, Burnyte Birute, Matuleviciene Ausra, Lace Baiba
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BACKGROUND: Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies are characterized by predominant involvement of the shoulder and pelvic girdle and trunk muscle groups. Currently, there are 31 genes implicated in the different forms of limb-girdle muscular dystrophies, which exhibit similar phenotypes and clinical overlap; therefore, advanced molecular techniques are required to achieve differential diagnosis. METHODS: We...
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