A Spotlight on T Lymphocytes in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy—Not Just a Muscle Defect

The lack of dystrophin in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) results in membrane fragility resulting in contraction-induced muscle damage and subsequent inflammation. The impact of inflammation is profound, resulting in fibrosis of skeletal muscle, the diaphragm and heart, which contributes to muscle...

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Main Authors: Chantal A. Coles, Ian Woodcock, Daniel G. Pellicci, Peter J. Houweling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/3/535