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Dysferlin, dystrophy, and dilatative cardiomyopathy

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Luft, F.C. Dysferlin, dystrophy, and dilatative cardiomyopathy. J Mol Med 85, 1157–1159 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00109-007-0252-8

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