What forms of LAMA2-RD exist?

LAMA2-RD exists on a spectrum (a range of severity). Patients are sometimes broadly grouped as ‘sitters’ (those who cannot walk independently) and ‘walkers’ (those who can walk, with or without support). How severe the condition depends largely on how much functional laminin alpha-2 protein the body can still produce:

Complete deficiency (no functional laminin alpha-2 protein at all): usually leads to the severe, early-onset form.
Partial deficiency (some functional laminin alpha-2 protein is still produced): usually leads to a milder, later-onset form.

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What forms of LAMA2-RD exist?

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