Introduction: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy:
A genetic recessive disease that affects muscles causing progressive and degenerative muscle weakness.
It is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene
that creates a protein that anchors muscle fibers in cells.
Researching symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Further information about the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is available including a list of symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
Treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Various information is available about treatments available for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or research treatments for other diseases.
Statistics and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy:
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Last revision: April 2, 2003
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