Luz Del Carmen Marquez

Dr. Luz Del Carmen Marquez


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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 September 2015 in International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
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CMCandy Sue Márquez-Ávila
Candy Sue Márquez-Ávila
AVAlfredo Vizcaíno-Alarcón
Alfredo Vizcaíno-Alarcón
CGConstanza García-Delgado
Constanza García-Delgado
PMPaulina María Nunez Martinez
Paulina María Nunez Martinez
FFFrancisco Flores-Ramírez
Francisco Flores-Ramírez
VMVerónica Fabiola Morán-Barroso
Verónica Fabiola Morán-Barroso

17 December 2025 in Genes
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CCCésar M. Cerecedo-Zapata
César M. Cerecedo-Zapata
AGAraceli Guerra-Grajeda
Araceli Guerra-Grajeda
LMLuz Del Carmen Marquez
Luz Del Carmen Marquez
PAPaola Arciga-Portela
Paola Arciga-Portela
RERosa E. Escobar-Cedillo
Rosa E. Escobar-Cedillo
JMJonathan J. Magaña
Jonathan J. Magaña
Background/Objectives: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a rare, multisystemic disorder caused by an expanded (CTG)n repeat in the DMPK gene. Although DM1 has been studied in several populations, access to molecular diagnosis and comprehensive care remains limited in many low- and middle-income countries. This study provides an updated overview of DM1 in Mexico, from diagnostic implementation to patient management, describing key clinical and genetic findings. Methods: We conducted a nationwide, 15-year prospective study at Mexico’s National Reference Center for neuromuscular diseases. A total of 853 individuals at risk were subjected to clinical and molecular evaluation using PCR, TP-PCR, and SP-PCR, encompassing symptomatic, pre-symptomatic, prenatal, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Socioeconomic, clinical, and molecular variables were analyzed. Results: A total of 488 individuals were confirmed as DM1 carriers, with the most prevalent phenotypes being classic (36.5%) and juvenile (28.5%). Genomic analysis revealed a correlation between CTG tract sizes and phenotypes. Intriguingly, interrupted CTG repeat tracts were identified in 2.8% of DM1 carriers, who exhibited milder clinical phenotypes and a reduced degree of somatic and intergenerational instability. Survival analysis revealed a reduction in symptom-free survival in patients with larger expansions, while interrupted CTG tracts were associated with delayed onset. Conclusions: The centralization of diagnostic services in Mexico resulted in regional disparities, impacting early diagnosis and family planning. This study highlights the clinical and molecular diversity of DM1 in a Latin American population and underscores the urgent need for decentralized diagnostic services, integrated care models, and tailored prognostic tools in underserved settings.