Genetic Modifiers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Genetic Modifiers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a major complication and leading cause of death in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DCM onset is variable, suggesting modifier effects of genetic or environmental factors. We aimed to determine if polymorphisms previously associated with age at loss of independent a...

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Main Authors: Andrea Barp, Luca Bello, Luisa Politano, Paola Melacini, Chiara Calore, Angela Polo, Sara Vianello, Gianni Sorarù, Claudio Semplicini, Boris Pantic, Antonella Taglia, Ester Picillo, Francesca Magri, Ksenija Gorni, Sonia Messina, Gian Luca Vita, Giuseppe Vita, Giacomo P Comi, Mario Ermani, Vincenzo Calvo, Corrado Angelini, Eric P Hoffman, Elena Pegoraro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4626372?pdf=render

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