Messenger RNA (mRNA) and DNA are commonly thought of as the workhorse nucleic acids of a cell. Specialized proteins within a cell transcribe DNA strands into mRNA strands, which are then translated into proteins. Within a cell, there exist other types of nucleic acids that play important roles in maintaining…
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A study recently published in the journal Skeletal Muscle revealed a new potential therapeutic approach to promote muscle regeneration in dysferlinopathy. The study is entitled “Upregulated IL-1β in dysferlin-deficient muscle attenuates regeneration by blunting the response to pro-inflammatory macrophages”, and was developed by researchers…
A recent study published in the renowned journal Nature revealed how energy is distributed in muscle cells to ensure their proper functioning. The study is entitled “Mitochondrial reticulum for cellular energy distribution in muscle” and was developed by researchers at the National Heart…
While groundbreaking discoveries rooted in the laboratory are making progress in treating children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) also hold potential to help alleviate symptoms and enhance muscle function. A team of researchers combined a number of alternative therapies along with drug therapy to…
A study recently published in the journal Nature Biotechnology revealed a new technique to generate muscle fibers in a laboratory setting, offering a better model to study muscular diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The study is entitled “Differentiation of pluripotent stem cells to…
New research out of Germany indicates that immune therapy might help treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a serious disease that causes muscle weakness. In a mouse model of the disease, the ability to run, as well as disease biomarkers, appeared to improve following antibody treatment, specifically a form of human…
Arizona-based Critical Path Institute (C-Path), a leading non-profit organization committed to accelerate and reduce developmental costs of medical products, recently announced it has formed its 10th consortium: The Duchenne Regulatory Sciences Consortium (D-RSC). Together with Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the new consortium will utilize C-Path’s tested consensus science model to find a cure for…
Eleven year-old mountaineer, Tyler Armstrong, first fell in love with conquering the outdoors when he was 7 years old. Today, he is determined to climb for a cause, on behalf of those who cannot. Tyler plans to be the youngest climber to take on Mt. Everest to help raise funds for…
A study recently published in the journal Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) revealed new insights into the roles played by a specific metalloprotease in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The study was led by researchers at Shinshu University School of Medicine and…
Researchers at Peking University in China recently revealed new insights on the involvement of mitochondria in muscle development and muscular dystrophy in animal models. The study was recently published in the journal PLoS One and is entitled “Remodeling of Mitochondrial Flashes in Muscular Development…
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