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Novel Biomarkers for Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD).
Cells - 10 Feb 2024
Aguti Sara, Gallus Gian Nicola, Bianchi Silvia, Salvatore Simona, Rubegni Anna, Berti Gianna, Formichi Patrizia, De Stefano Nicola, Malandrini Alessandro, Lopergolo Diego
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OBJECTIVE: To identify novel biomarkers as an alternative diagnostic tool for limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). BACKGROUND: LGMD encompasses a group of muscular dystrophies characterized by proximal muscles weakness, elevated CK levels and dystrophic findings on muscle biopsy. Heterozygous CAPN3 mutations are associated with autosomal dominant LGMD-4, while biallelic mutations can cause autosomal recessive...
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