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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Main Authors: Han Renzhi, Rader Erik P, Levy Jennifer R, Bansal Dimple, Campbell Kevin P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Skeletal Muscle
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Online Access:http://www.skeletalmusclejournal.com/content/1/1/35