Duchenne muscular dystrophy and dystrophin: pathogenesis and opportunities for treatment.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by mutations in the gene that encodes the 427-kDa cytoskeletal protein dystrophin. Increased knowledge of the function of dystrophin and its role in muscle has led to a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of DMD. This, together with advances in the g...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Sprache: | English |
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2004
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