We identified a new kindred of familial visceral myopathy. This new family has 3,500 members. In addition to smooth muscle atrophy, this family also has ptosis and external opthalmoplegia. We have interviewed members of 2 previously reported families. We believe that the majority of the patients are either asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms. Biochemical studies and cultures of gastrointestinal smooth muscle were performed. This data will be used as a control.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK037252-02
Application #
3236072
Study Section
General Medicine A Subcommittee 2 (GMA)
Project Start
1985-12-20
Project End
1988-11-30
Budget Start
1986-12-01
Budget End
1987-11-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Texas Tech University
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
609980727
City
Lubbock
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
79430