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Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy as a Discriminatory Tool for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Metabolism: A Pilot Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 6 Apr 2021
Mateus Tiago, Almeida Idália, Costa Adriana, Viegas Diana, Magalhães Sandra, Martins Filipa, Herdeiro Maria Teresa, da Cruz E Silva Odete A B, Fraga Carla, Alves Ivânia, Nunes Alexandra, Rebelo Sandra
Abstract excerpt
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a hereditary disease characterized by progressive distal muscle weakness and myotonia. Patients with DM1 have abnormal lipid metabolism and a high propensity to develop a metabolic syndrome in comparison to the general population. It follows that metabolome evaluation in these patients is crucial and may contribute to a better characterization and discrimination between DM1...
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