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The GGC repeat expansion in NOTCH2NLC is associated with oculopharyngodistal myopathy type 3

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Oculopharyngodistal myopathy (OPDM) is associated with trinucleotide repeat expansions in LRP12 or GIPC1, but the genetic basis of many cases remains unknown. Yu et al. identify GGC repeat expansions in… Click to show full abstract

Oculopharyngodistal myopathy (OPDM) is associated with trinucleotide repeat expansions in LRP12 or GIPC1, but the genetic basis of many cases remains unknown. Yu et al. identify GGC repeat expansions in NOTCH2NLC in Chinese patients with OPDM, and provide evidence for possible underlying pathogenic mechanisms.

Keywords: repeat expansion; ggc repeat; oculopharyngodistal myopathy

Journal Title: Brain
Year Published: 2021

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