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BAG3-related myofibrillar myopathy: a further observation with cardiomyopathy at onset in pediatric age.
Acta myologica : myopathies and cardiomyopathies : official journal of the Mediterranean Society of Myology - 1 Dec 2021
Scarpini Gaia, Valentino Maria Lucia, Giannotta Melania, Ragni Luca, Torella Annalaura, Columbaro Marta, Nigro Vincenzo, Pini Antonella
Abstract excerpt
Myofibrillar myopathies are a heterogeneous group of neuromuscular disorders characterized by degeneration of Z-disk, causing the disintegration of myofibrils. They may be caused by mutations in different genes, among these, the BAG3 gene (Bcl-2 associed-athanogene-3) encodes a multidomain protein that plays an important role in many cellular processes. We report the case of a 16-year-old male who at 4 years of...
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