Molecular Genetics
Researchers from University of Oxford Report Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Molecular Genetics
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, July 7th, 2011
2011 JUL 7 -- According to the authors of recent research from Oxford, United Kingdom, "Muscular dystrophies are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakness and wasting. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, and although the molecular mechanisms of the disease have been extensively investigated since the discovery of the gene in 1986, there is currently no effective treatment."
"However, new gene-based therapies have recently emerged with particular noted advances in using conventional gene replacement strategies, RNA-based technology and pharmacological approaches. While...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2011-07-07)
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