Alberts M J, Roses A D
Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
Neurol Clin. 1989 Feb;7(1):1-8.
Myotonic muscular dystrophy is inherited as an autosomal dominant disease and affects many different organ systems. Genetic research has located the DM gene to chromosome 19. Using new DNA probes, highly accurate genetic counseling can be provided for families with DM. Isolation of the DM gene is expected in the near future and may allow planning of effective therapies.
强直性肌营养不良症作为一种常染色体显性疾病遗传,会影响许多不同的器官系统。基因研究已将DM基因定位到19号染色体上。利用新的DNA探针,可以为患有DM的家庭提供高度准确的遗传咨询。预计在不久的将来可以分离出DM基因,这可能有助于制定有效的治疗方案。