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CMT decreases the ability of these nerves to carry motor commands to muscles, especially those furthest from the spinal cord located in the feet and hands. As a result, the muscles connected to these nerves eventually weaken

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What is the mutated gene of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

CMT is caused by mutations in genes that produce proteins involved in the structure and function of either the peripheral nerve axon or the myelin sheath. Although different proteins are abnormal in different forms of CMT disease, all of the mutations affect the normal function of the peripheral nerves. The gene mutations in CMT disease are usually inherited.


Who discovered Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

Jean- Martin- Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth all discovered this disease


What is the treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder?

Mutations in several genes cause the various types of CMT to occur. The most common form of the disorder, CMT1A, is caused by duplication in the peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22) gene.


Is charcot Marie tooth dominant or recessive?

It is Dominant


Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease a disease?

Yes it is


Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease dominant or recessive?

It is Dominant


Is charcot-Marie-tooth syndrom a chronic disease?

Yes it is


Can guide dogs or therapy dogs help people with charcot-marie-tooth disease?

They require therapy dogs since Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has no cure and needs physical and occupational therapy.


What are the symptoms of Charcot Marie Tooth disease?

Symptoms of Charcot Marie Tooth disease are lack of muscle, high arches in your feet and claw toes. Other diseases should be ruled out before this is locked in as a diagnosis.


What causes charcot-marie-tooth?

X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTX) is caused by a defect in connexin 32. This protein forms connections between adjacent cells, allowing ions to flow between them.


What causes X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth?

X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTX) is caused by a defect in connexin 32. This protein forms connections between adjacent cells, allowing ions to flow between them.


What genes cause CMT4?

There are three different genes that have been associated with CMT4 as of early 2001. They are called MTMR2, EGR2, and NDRG1. More research is required to understand how mutations in these genes cause CMT.