Quantum leap in gene therapy of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
For years, scientists have been working to find the key to restoring dystrophin, but they have faced many challenges. After careful evaluation of 22 dogs, researchers found that the new version of the micro-dystrophin gene not only reduced inflammation and fibrosis, it also effectively improved muscle strength.