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SCN4A as modifier gene in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 2.
Scientific reports - 23 Jul 2018
Binda Anna, Renna Laura V, Bosè Francesca, Brigonzi Elisa, Botta Annalisa, Valaperta Rea, Fossati Barbara, Rivolta Ilaria, Meola Giovanni, Cardani Rosanna
Abstract excerpt
A patient with an early severe myotonia diagnosed for Myotonic Dystrophy type 2 (DM2) was found bearing the combined effects of DM2 mutation and Nav1.4 S906T substitution. To investigate the mechanism underlying his atypical phenotype,whole-cell patch-clamp in voltage- and current-clamp mode was performed in myoblasts and myotubes obtained from his muscle biopsy. Results characterizing the properties of the...
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