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A novel homozygous MSTO1 mutation in Ashkenazi Jewish siblings with ataxia and myopathy.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Aug 2021
Nasca Alessia, Di Meo Ivano, Fellig Yakov, Saada Ann, Elpeleg Orly, Ghezzi Daniele, Edvardson Shimon
Abstract excerpt
MSTO1 is a cytoplasmic protein that modulates mitochondrial dynamics by promoting mitochondrial fusion. Mutations in the MSTO1 gene are responsible for an extremely rare condition characterized by early-onset myopathy and cerebellar ataxia. We report here two siblings from a large Ashkenazi Jewish family, presenting with a progressive neuromuscular disease characterized by ataxia and myopathy. By whole exome...
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