Diagnostic NGS for Severe Neuromuscular Disorders

Authors

  • Radhika Dhamija Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  • Chelsea Chambers Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-29-11-1

Keywords:

Next-Generation-Sequencing, Novel Genes, Neuromuscular Disorders

Abstract

Investigators from the University of Western Australia report the diagnostic yield of performing next generation sequencing (NGS; whole exome and targeted capture of 277 neuromuscular genes) in a heterogenous cohort of patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD) presenting at or before birth.

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Published

2015-12-17

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Section

Neuromuscular Disorders