
Sticky Protein Helps Reinforce Fragile Muscle Membranes
A new study shows why muscle
membranes don't rupture when
healthy people exercise. The
findings shed light on a
mechanism that appears to
protect cells from
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Genetic Source Of Muscular Dystrophy Neutralized: Possible Cure?
Researchers have found a way
to block the genetic flaw at
the heart of a common form
of muscular dystrophy. The
results of the study could p ... > full story

Cystic Fibrosis And Muscular Dystrophy: New Findings Raise Questions About Identifying Experimental Drug
Researchers have revealed
surprising new insights into
the process used to
initially identify an
experimental drug now being
... > full story

Key Advance Toward Treatment For Most Common Adult Form Of Muscular Dystrophy
Using a drug-discovery
technique in which molecules
compete against each other
for access to the target,
scientists have identified
... > full story
- Sticky Protein Helps Reinforce Fragile Muscle Membranes
- Genetic Source Of Muscular Dystrophy Neutralized: Possible Cure?
- Cystic Fibrosis And Muscular Dystrophy: New Findings Raise Questions About Identifying Experimental Drug
- Key Advance Toward Treatment For Most Common Adult Form Of Muscular Dystrophy
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Possible Help In Fight Against Muscle-wasting Disease
November 6, 2009 A compound already used to treat pneumonia could become a new therapy for an inherited muscular wasting disease. Researchers report that pentamidine might be adapted to counter genetic splicing ... > full story -
Muscular Dystrophy: Exon Skipping Shows Dramatic Effects In Preventing, Treating Muscle-wasting Disease In Mice
October 21, 2009 Researchers have released details of a breakthrough which holds promise of a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an incurable muscle-wasting disease. The ... > full story -
Two New Chemicals Could Lead To New Drugs For Genetic Disorders
September 29, 2009 Scientists have identified two chemicals that convince cells to ignore premature signals to stop producing important proteins. The findings could lead to new medications for genetic diseases, such as ... > full story -
Important Step In Neutralizing Toxic Cause Of Muscle Disease
August 17, 2009 Cell biologists describe a new approach to remove the toxic agent that causes the neuromuscular disease myotonic ... > full story -
New Gene Linked To Muscular Dystrophy
August 13, 2009 Muscular dystrophy, a group of inherited diseases characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, can be caused by mutations in any one of a number of genes. Another gene can now be added to ... > full story -
New Function For Protein Missing In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Identified
August 5, 2009 Researchers have identified a new function for the protein missing in people with the most common and ultimately lethal form of childhood muscular ... > full story -
Broad Therapy For Muscular Dystrophy
June 26, 2009 Scientists have demonstrated that the glycosyltransferase Galgt2 can lessen symptoms in multiple models of muscular dystrophy. Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited muscular disorders that are ... > full story -
Muscular Dystrophy: New Drug Promises Benefit Without Risk Of Infection
June 19, 2009 A new drug being studied for the treatment of muscle degenerating diseases has shown promising results. According to a study, Debio 025 is as effective as current drugs but, crucially, does not cause ... > full story -
Progress Made Toward Early Identification Of Muscular Dystrophy
June 18, 2009 New muscular dystrophy (MD) research is moving doctors and scientists closer to disease diagnosis in advance of patient symptoms. Since it is now clear that early treatment significantly improves ... > full story -
New Way To Enhance Stem Cells To Stimulate Muscle Regeneration
June 7, 2009 Scientists have discovered a powerful new way to stimulate muscle regeneration, paving the way for new treatments for debilitating conditions such as muscular dystrophy. The research shows for the ... > full story
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