Dystrophin deficiency exacerbates skeletal muscle pathology in dysferlin-null mice
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mutations in the genes coding for either dystrophin or dysferlin cause distinct forms of muscular dystrophy. Dystrophin links the cytoskeleton to the sarcolemma through direct interaction with β-dystroglycan. This link extends to the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-12-01
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Series: | Skeletal Muscle |
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Online Access: | http://www.skeletalmusclejournal.com/content/1/1/35 |