Gene therapy helps dogs with muscle dystrophy, humans next? – Phys.Org
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Gene therapy helps dogs with muscle dystrophy, humans next?
Phys.Org Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by genetic mutations that interfere with production of dystrophin, a protein needed for healthy muscles. The international team developed a new type of gene transfer therapy to restore dystrophin expression in … Gene therapy: Microdystrophin restores muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy Hope for children with muscular dystrophy after scientists restore muscle strength in dogs |
