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 1 - 10 of 77 in total
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
43 ACHE acetylcholinesterase (Yt blood group)
142 PARP1 poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1
178 AGL amylo-alpha-1, 6-glucosidase, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase
239 ALOX12 arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, 12S type
250 ALPP alkaline phosphatase, placental
353 APRT adenine phosphoribosyltransferase
501 ALDH7A1 aldehyde dehydrogenase 7 family member A1
952 CD38 CD38 molecule
1119 CHKA choline kinase alpha
1120 CHKB choline kinase beta
Displaying 1 entry
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
36773 Dg Dystroglycan

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