Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
DMDDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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📋Overview
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, leading to absence or severe deficiency of the dystrophin protein, which is essential for muscle fiber stability. DMD primarily affects males and is the most common form of childhood-onset muscular dystrophy.
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