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Summary

Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy-2 (UCMD2) is a severe autosomal recessive disorder characterized by joint hypermobility, proximal contractures, and muscle weakness precluding ambulation (summary by Zou et al., 2014). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, see UCMD1A (254090). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: BA209D8.1, BTHLM2, COL12A1L, DJ234P15.1, EDSMYP, UCMD2, COL12A1
    Summary: collagen type XII alpha 1 chain

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