Expanded CUG Repeat RNA Induces Premature Senescence in Myotonic Dystrophy Model Cells

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a dominantly inherited disorder due to a toxic gain of function of RNA transcripts containing expanded CUG repeats (CUGexp). Patients with DM1 present with multisystemic symptoms, such as muscle wasting, cognitive impairment, cataract, frontal baldness, and endocri...

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Main Authors: Yuhei Hasuike, Hideki Mochizuki, Masayuki Nakamori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2022.865811/full