Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Clinical Characteristics, Molecular Mechanisms and Management
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The dystrophinopathies encompass a range of X-linked muscle disorders varying from mild to severe, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), and DMD-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DMD typically manifests in early childhood and progresses rapidly, with affected children becoming wheelchair-dependent by the age of 12. Increased serum CK levels are detected in almost [...]
