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Upper left, control, and lower right, Lama2^dy/Lama2^dy. Homozygotes are characterized by progressive weakness and paralysis beginning at about 3 1/2 weeks of age. The hindlimbs are affected first, resulting in a splayed posture, and later the axial and forelimb musculature are affected.

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This image was contributed for Mouse Genome Database use. J:98862

Associated Alleles

Symbol	Name
Lama2^dy	laminin, alpha 2; dystrophia muscularis