A Promising New Development For Treatment Of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

October 23 2009

A technique called exon skipping shows great potential to increase muscle strength and prolong life in people with a severe form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). According to a study that included MDA-supported Stephen Wilton at the University of Western Australia, exon skipping improves production of a crucial muscle protein that's missing in people with DMD...

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