Molecular genetic characterisation of a novel X-linked skeletal myopathy

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This project aims to identify the genetic basis of a new disease that is characterised by episodes of muscular weakness. This disease only affects males. The signficance of the project is that this is the first description of such a disorder and gives us an opportunity to study a previously unsuspected aspect of human muscle function.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2000

End Date: 01-01-2002

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $158,104.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Genetic Linkage | Medical genetics | Neurogenetic disorders | Neurogenetics | Positional cloning | Skeletal myopathy