Comparative Genomics of X-linked Muscular Dystrophies: The Golden Retriever Model

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a devastating disease that dramatically decreases the lifespan and abilities of affected young people. The primary molecular cause of the disease is the absence of functional dystrophin protein, which is critical to proper muscle function. Those with DMD vary in...

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Main Authors: Brinkmeyer-Langford, Candice, Kornegay, Joe N.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Bentham Science Publishers 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763684/