The study aims to characterize the effect of OPMD mutation on muscle function. Muscle samples will be received from oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) patients who undergo cricopharyngeal muscle-cutting surgery, as part of their routine healthcare and treatment.
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Number of genes that show changes in RNA profile, measured by sequencing.
Timeframe: Data will be collected within four years.
Number of genes that show changes in protein profile, measured by SDS page.
Timeframe: Data will be collected within four years.