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Brain of miyoshi myopathy/dysferlinopathy patients presents with structural and metabolic anomalies.
Scientific reports - 20 Aug 2024
Hnilicova Petra, Grendar Marian, Turcanova Koprusakova Monika, Trancikova Kralova Alzbeta, Harsanyiova Jana, Krssak Martin, Just Ivica, Misovicova Nadezda, Hikkelova Martina, Grossmann Jan, Spalek Peter, Meciarova Iveta, Kurca Egon, Zilka Norbert, Zelenak Kamil, Bogner Wolfgang, Kolisek Martin
Abstract excerpt
Miyoshi myopathy/dysferlinopathy (MMD) is a rare muscle disease caused by DYSF gene mutations. Apart from skeletal muscles, DYSF is also expressed in the brain. However, the impact of MMD-causing DYSF variants on brain structure and function remains unexplored. To investigate this, we utilized magnetic resonance (MR) modalities (MR volumetry and 31P MR spectroscopy) in a family with seven children, four of whom...
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