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 41 - 50 of 77 in total
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
6476 SI sucrase-isomaltase
7108 TM7SF2 transmembrane 7 superfamily member 2
7412 VCAM1 vascular cell adhesion molecule 1
7903 ST8SIA4 ST8 alpha-N-acetyl-neuraminide alpha-2,8-sialyltransferase 4
8398 PLA2G6 phospholipase A2 group VI
8813 DPM1 dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase subunit 1, catalytic
8818 DPM2 dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase subunit 2, regulatory
8867 SYNJ1 synaptojanin 1
8871 SYNJ2 synaptojanin 2
8972 MGAM maltase-glucoamylase
Displaying 1 entry
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
36773 Dg Dystroglycan

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