Galectin-1 Improves Sarcolemma Repair and Decreases the Inflammatory Response in LGMD2B Models
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B) is caused by mutations in the dysferlin gene, resulting in non-functional dysferlin, a key protein found in muscle membrane. Treatment options available for patients are chiefly palliative in nature and focus on maintaining ambulation. Our hypothesis i...
Main Author: | Rathgeber, Matthew F. |
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Format: | Others |
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BYU ScholarsArchive
2020
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Online Access: | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/8723 https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=9723&context=etd |
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