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Several muscle diseases 1: DM1 DM2 DMx DM-like DMPK
1. DM1 (Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1): DM1 is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. It is an autosomal dominant condition caused by an expanded CTG trinucleotide repeat in the DMPK gene. Individuals with DM1 may experience myotonia (prolonged muscle contraction), weakness in facial and distal muscles, cardiac issues, and intellectual impairment. 2. DM2 (Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2): Similar to DM1, DM2 is an autosomal dominant …
