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Immune-mediated pathology in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

  • United States Food and Drug Administration
  • University of California at Irvine
  • National Institutes of Health

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Abstract

Immunological and inflammatory processes downstream of dystrophin deficiency as well asmetabolic abnormalities, defective autophagy, and loss of regenerative capacity all contribute to muscle pathology in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). These downstream cascades offer potential avenues for pharmacological intervention. Modulating the inflammatory response and inducing immunological tolerance to de novo dystrophin expression will be critical to the success of dystrophin-replacement therapies. This Review focuses on the role of the inflammatory response in DMD pathogenesis and opportunities for clinical intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Article number299rv4
JournalScience Translational Medicine
Volume7
Issue number299
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 5 2015

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