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Clinical features of the myasthenic syndrome arising from mutations in GMPPB.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Aug 2016
Rodríguez Cruz Pedro M, Belaya Katsiaryna, Basiri Keivan, Sedghi Maryam, Farrugia Maria Elena, Holton Janice L, Liu Wei Wei, Maxwell Susan, Petty Richard, Walls Timothy J, Kennett Robin, Pitt Matthew, Sarkozy Anna, Parton Matt, Lochmüller Hanns, Muntoni Francesco, Palace Jacqueline, Beeson David
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) due to mutations in GMPPB has recently been reported confirming the importance of glycosylation for the integrity of neuromuscular transmission. METHODS: Review of case notes of patients with mutations in GMPPB to identify the associated clinical, neurophysiological, pathological and laboratory features. In addition, serum creatine kinase (CK) levels within the...
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