Causes and Mechanism of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is caused by the absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact. The defective gene that causes DMD is located on the X chromosome, so it primarily affects boys. Girls can be carriers of the defective...
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