The golden retriever model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Abstract Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disease caused by mutations in the DMD gene and loss of the protein dystrophin. The absence of dystrophin leads to myofiber membrane fragility and necrosis, with eventual muscle atrophy and contractures. Affected boys typically die in their s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Skeletal Muscle |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13395-017-0124-z |