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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 534-537 |
Journal | Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |