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Advances in the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: New and Emerging Pharmacotherapies
2 Feb 2017
Abstract excerpt
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic neuromuscular disease that primarily affects young males. Patients with DMD are unable to produce dystrophin, a crucial protein found in myocytes, leading to a loss of muscle support and integrity. Corticosteroids are the standard supportive treatment for DMD; however, there is a high demand to expand the number of safe, effective pharmacologic options. Recently a...
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