Answer to Question #276271 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Water

Question

7. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) results from a mutation in Dystrophin gene. Can  you treat the disease by injecting recombinant form dystrophin protein? Explain!

Answer 1

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by mutations in the gene that encodes the 427-kDa cytoskeletal protein dystrophin. Increased knowledge of the function of dystrophin and its role in muscle has led to a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of DMD.