Identification of a novel mutation in the MTM1 gene associated with X-linked myotubular myopathy, in a Greek family
β Scribed by L. Fidani; P. Karagianni; C. Tsakalidis; G. Mitsiakos; I. Hatziioannidis; V. Biancalana; N. Nikolaidis
- Book ID
- 114359231
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 55 KB
- Volume
- 12
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1090-3798
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