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Congenital myasthenic syndrome 16

Synonyms
Congenital myasthenic syndrome, acetazolamide-responsive; SCN4A-Related Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

Summary

Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a disorder characterized by variable degrees of muscle fatigability caused by impaired transmission of electrical signals at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) (summary by Arnold et al., 2015). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of CMS, see CMS1A (601462). [from OMIM]

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Clinical tests (58 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: CMS16, CMYO22A, CMYP22A, HOKPP2, HYKPP, HYPP, NAC1A, Na(V)1.4, Nav1.4, SkM1, SCN4A
    Summary: sodium voltage-gated channel alpha subunit 4

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