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Summary

An elevation of the level of the enzyme creatine kinase (also known as creatine phosphokinase (CK; EC 2.7.3.2) in the blood. CK levels can be elevated in a number of clinical disorders such as myocardial infarction, rhabdomyolysis, and muscular dystrophy. [from HPO]

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  • Also known as: LGMD1C, LQT9, MPDT, RMD2, VIP-21, VIP21, CAV3
    Summary: caveolin 3

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