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Characterization of gastrointestinal pathologies in the dystonia musculorum mouse model for hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type VI.
Neurogastroenterology and motility - 1 Apr 2020
Lynch-Godrei Anisha, De Repentigny Yves, Yaworski Rebecca A, Gagnon Sabrina, Butcher James, Manoogian Juliana, Stintzi Alain, Kothary Rashmi
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BACKGROUND: Dystonia musculorum (Dstdt ) is a murine disease caused by recessive mutations in the dystonin (Dst) gene. Loss of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) sensory neurons, ataxia, and dystonic postures before death by postnatal day 18 (P18) is a hallmark feature. Recently we observed gas accumulation and discoloration in the small intestine and cecum in Dstdt mice by P15. The human disease resulting from dystonin...
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