Researchers have developed a way to enhance the efficacy of exon-skipping therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and the approach showed promise in a mouse model of the disease. The study, “A Combinatorial Oligonucleotide Therapy to Improve Dystrophin Restoration and Dystrophin-Deficient Muscle Health,” was published in Molecular Therapy…
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In recognition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September, the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community Spotlight campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest…
In recognition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September, the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community Spotlight campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatment Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) may help protect the heart as well as muscles used for movement, a study found. The treatment slowed heart function decline, raising the possibility it could lower the risk of cardiomyopathy, a serious condition that can lead to heart failure.
In recognition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September, the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community Spotlight campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest…
Across the U.S., the neuromuscular disease community is preparing to mark Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month this September, with a series of events and activities aimed at spotlighting muscular dystrophy (MD) and other related conditions. These efforts, organizers say, also seek to raise vital funds to support all individuals in…
Levels of certain proteins implicated in immune response and the body’s process to stop bleeding differ between Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a study Also, blood levels of these proteins correlated with the degree of motor function in BMD participants, but not…
Researchers have developed a detailed molecular model for the structure of type VI collagen and identified where genetic mutations linked to certain forms of muscular dystrophy (MD) might influence the protein. Findings from their study could ultimately help scientists better understand the mechanisms underlying types of MD that affect…
Preliminary data are expected this year for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial testing the investigational therapy SRP-1003 in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), according to an announcement from Sarepta Therapeutics. The trial recently hit one of two prespecified enrollment targets, prompting a review of safety data.
The steroid therapy Agamree (vamorolone), which is used for helping to preserve muscle function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), will be sold and promoted in Turkey by Gen İlaç ve Sağlık Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (GEN), per an agreement with Santhera Pharmaceuticals. “As leaders…
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