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Current and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Genes - 30 Apr 2026
Lopez Perez Miguel A, Weisleder Noah L
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Background/Objectives: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a fatal, progressive neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, leading to the absence of functional dystrophin protein. As the largest gene in the human genome, the DMD locus is highly susceptible to mutations, contributing to a prevalence of approximately 1 in 3800-6300 live male births worldwide. This review aims to provide a...
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