Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Summary
Synonym
  • Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne
Definition
A muscular dystrophy that has_material_basis_in X-linked mutations in the DMD gene found on the X chromosome. It is characterized by rapidly progressing muscle weakness and muscle atrophy initially involving the lower extremities and eventually affecting the whole body. It affects males whereas females can be carriers. The symptoms start before the age of six and may appear at infancy.
Super Class
X-linked recessive disease muscular dystrophy
Related Genes
Displaying entries 11 - 20 of 77 in total
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
1462 VCAN versican
1605 DAG1 dystroglycan 1
1634 DCN decorin
1636 ACE angiotensin I converting enzyme
1800 DPEP1 dipeptidase 1
2023 ENO1 enolase 1
2182 ACSL4 acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4
2218 FKTN fukutin
2539 G6PD glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
2548 GAA alpha glucosidase
Displaying 1 entry
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
36773 Dg Dystroglycan

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