Abstract
The authors mapped an autosomal recessive form of limb-girdle MD on chromosome 19q13.3 (LGMD2I), further narrowed down the candidate region to 1.1 Mb, and identified one new homozygous mutation in the fukutin-related protein (FKRP) gene on patients of the original Tunisian family. Immunohistochemical and immunoblot analysis showed abnormal expression of α-dystroglycan and laminin-α2 supporting the hypothesis that FKRP has a role in the interaction between the extracellular matrix components.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1341-1344 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Apr 22 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology