Calpain 3 is important for muscle regeneration: evidence from patients with limb girdle muscular dystrophies

Simon Hauerslev, Marie-Louise Sveen, Morten Duno, Corrado Angelini, John Vissing, Thomas O Krag

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    Abstract

    Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2A is caused by mutations in the CAPN3 gene and complete lack of functional calpain 3 leads to the most severe muscle wasting. Calpain 3 is suggested to be involved in maturation of contractile elements after muscle degeneration. The aim of this study was to investigate how mutations in the four functional domains of calpain 3 affect muscle regeneration.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalB M C Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Volume13
    Pages (from-to)43-53
    Number of pages11
    ISSN1471-2474
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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