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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2015; 4(4): 66-80
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.66
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.66
Figure 2 The genetic basis of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
In DM1 there is an unstable CTG expansion at the DM1 locus, DMPK. Repeat size correlates with phenotype of DM1. DM1: Myotonic dystrophy type 1; DMPK: Dystrophia myotonica protein kinase.
- Citation: Ho G, Cardamone M, Farrar M. Congenital and childhood myotonic dystrophy: Current aspects of disease and future directions. World J Clin Pediatr 2015; 4(4): 66-80
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v4/i4/66.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.66