Late onset axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth phenotype caused by a novel myelin protein zero mutation

H. M. E. Bienfait, C. G. Faber, F. Baas, A. A. W. M. Gabreëls-Festen, J. H. T. M. Koelman, J. E. Hoogendijk, J. J. Verschuuren, J. H. J. Wokke, M. de Visser

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Abstract

A late onset axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth phenotype is described, resulting from a novel mutation in the myelin protein zero (MPZ) gene. Comparative computer modelling of the three dimensional structure of the MPZ protein predicts that this mutation does not cause a significant structural change. The primary axonal disease process in these patients points to a function of MPZ in maintenance of the myelinated axons, apart from securing stability of the myelin layer
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)534-537
JournalJournal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
Volume77
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

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