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Gene Therapy Can Improve Muscle Mass and Strength in Monkeys, Research Suggests
Scientists are one step
closer to clinical trials to
test a gene delivery
strategy to improve muscle
mass and function in
... > full story
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
... > full story
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
- Gene Therapy Can Improve Muscle Mass and Strength in Monkeys, Research Suggests
- 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
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Possible Help In Fight Against Muscle-Wasting Disease
November 12, 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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