41. Muscular Dystrophy Inherited myopathy; MD. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The group of diseasescalled muscular dystrophies (MD) includes many inherited disorders such as http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/001190.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Muscular dystrophy Definition: A group of disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue. Alternative Names: Inherited myopathy; MD Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The group of diseases called muscular dystrophies (MD) includes many inherited disorders such as: Becker's muscular dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy limb-girdle muscular dystrophy Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy myotonic dystrophy myotonia congenita These disorders are distinguished from each other by the type of inheritance (sex-linked, dominant gene , recessive gene ), the age when symptoms appear, and the types of symptoms that develop. Because these are inherited disorders, risks include a family history of muscular dystrophy. Lambert-Eaton syndrome and myasthenia gravis also have symptoms that may be similar to early stages of some types of muscular dystrophies, so these disorders must be ruled out when muscular dystrophies are diagnosed. Review Date: 7/27/2002 Reviewed By: Benjamin D. Roye, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Orthopedics, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

42. Enzymatic Sieving Tor Duchenne And Becker Muscular Dystrophies... 2) 6774. Enzymatic sieving tor Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophiesin women with familiar risk background. ABSTRACT. In cases http://www.imbiomed.com.mx/Patol/Ptv44n2/english/Zpt72-03.html

Sánchez-González J, Rivera CAE, Reynaga MG, et al Tamizaje enzimático para distrofias musculares de Duchenne y Becker en mujeres con antecedentes familiares de riesgo Rev Mex Patol Clín Enzymatic sieving tor Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies in women with familiar risk background ABSTRACT In cases of degenerative myopathies, serum levels of creatine kinase (CK) are considered diagnostically essential. It has also been used as a heterozygous indice in women with family histories of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) where it has been found to be elevated in 70% of the carriers. In the event of the techonological development in the area of molecular biological genetic test, with their high sensitivity and specificity, there was a high tendency of dropping the use of CK testing. A descriptive study involving 24 female subjects between the ages of three and 50 years old, with a high risk of heterozygocity who belonging to seven families with males patients of proven DMD or BMD was undertaken. CK levels were determined and their association with anthropometric measurements as well as their differnces were compared with 24 healthy women. In spite of the fact that their body fat content was founded elevated ( 25%), it was not found to affect in an important way the CK level. The CK levels were found to be 3.69 times more elevated with a larger dispersion in group I than the control group [240 + 362 U/L, vs 66 + 27 U/L (p

43. New Treatments For Muscular Dystrophies, February 5, 2003 Click here to view. muscular dystrophies. The muscular dystrophies are inheritedmyopathic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. http://www.medical-library.org/journals2a/Muscular_Dystrophies.htm

This page has moved. Click here to view. Muscular Dystrophies The muscular dystrophies. Age at Onset Disorder Inheritance (years) Distribution Prognosis later, limb and respiratory about 15 years after onset muscular dystrophies, muscular dystrophy, distrophy muscles. normal life span. be sporadic or dominant) initially, with later spread to the progression. Possible severe other. disability in middle life. Facioscapulohumeral Autosomal dominant Any age Face and shoulder girdle Slow progression. Minor initially; later, pelvic girdle and disability. Usually normal life legs. span. proximal involvement later. Ocular Autosomal dominant Any age External ocular muscles. face, neck, and arms. Oculopharyngeal Autosomal dominant Any age As in the ocular form but with dysphagia. A genetic defect on the short arm of the X chromosome has been identified in Duchenne dystrophy. The affected gene codes for the protein dystrophin, which is markedly reduced or absent from the muscle of patients with the disease. Dystrophin

44. Creatine Monohydrate In Muscular Dystrophies: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Creatine Monohydrate in muscular dystrophies A DoubleBlind, Placebo-ControlledClinical Study MC Walter, MD; H. Lochmuller, MD; P. Reilich, MD; T. Klopstock http://www.fsinutrition.com/studies/double_blind.html

Scientific Research Creatine Monohydrate in Muscular Dystrophies: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study M.C. Walter, MD; H. Lochmuller, MD; P. Reilich, MD; T. Klopstock, MD; R. Huber, MD; M. Hartard, MD; M. Hennig, MSc; D. Pongratz, MD; and W. Muller-Felber, MD Abstract The authors assessed the safety and efficacy of creatine monohydrate (Cr) in various types of muscular dystrophies in a double-blind crossover trial. Thirty-six patients (12 patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, 10 patients with Becker dystrophy, 8 patients with Duchenne dystrophy, and 6 patients with sarcoglycan-deficient limb girdle muscular dystrophy) were randomized to receive Cr or placebo for 8 weeks. There was mild but significant improvement in muscle strength and daily-life activities by Medical Research Control scales and the Neuromuscular Symptom Score. Cr was well tolerated throughout the study period. FSI Performance Research Institute Products Scientific Research Performance Nutrition ... Home Site Designed and Hosted by ISC

45. NEJM -- Systemic Membrane Defect In The Proximal Muscular Dystrophies Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine Systemicmembrane defect in the proximal muscular dystrophies. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/299/16/841

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Volume 299:841-846 October 19, 1978 Number 16 Next Systemic membrane defect in the proximal muscular dystrophies NA Pickard, HD Gruemer, HL Verrill, ER Isaacs, M Robinow, WE Nance, EC Myers, and B Goldsmith Table of Contents Find Similar Articles in the Journal Notify a friend about this article Add to Personal Archive ... Related Articles in Medline Articles in Medline by Author: Pickard, N. A. Goldsmith, B. Medline Citation Abstract We studied lymphocyte capping in 61 patients with Duchenne, Becker, limb-girdle, facioscapulohumeral and congenital muscular dystrophies. All showed a markedly diminished percentage of capped cells when compared with 86 normal controls, providing support for previous evidence that an alteration in membrane fluidity may be a common pathogenic feature in several genetically distinct forms of proximal muscular dystrophy. Heterozygous carriers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy showed diminished capping that was indistinguishable from that of afflicted males and was often present even when serum enzyme levels were normal. Studies in 25 families with 16 suspected sporadic cases indicated that no more than four out of 30 afflicted males may represent new mutations. These findings imply that most cases of Duchenne dystrophy might be prevented by a population screening program for carrier females combined with prenatal detection of afflicted males. HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Comments and questions? Please

46. Tab002jel: Nuclear Proteins Associated With Muscular Dystrophies, Dilated Cardio main article. Nuclear proteins associated with muscular dystrophies,dilated cardiomyopathy, neuropathy or lipodystrophy. Stephen L http://www-ermm.cbcu.cam.ac.uk/02004908h.htm

Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine: http://www.expertreviews.org/ Accession information: (02)00490-8h.htm (shortcode: tab002jel); 30 July 2002 Reprint/PDF version Back to main article Nuclear proteins associated with muscular dystrophies, dilated cardiomyopathy, neuropathy or lipodystrophy Stephen L. Maidment and Juliet A. Ellis Author contact details Table 2. Nuclear proteins associated with muscular dystrophies, dilated cardiomyopathy, neuropathy or lipodystrophy (tab002jel) Protein Location Disease Function Refs Emerin Inner nuclear membrane X-EDMD Not yet known Lamin A/C Nuclear lamina and interior AD-EDMD Not yet known FPLD LGMD-1B DCM AR-CMT2 Lamin B Nuclear lamina and interior LGMD-1A (candidate) Not yet known PABP-2 Nucleoplasm OPMD mRNA processing; regulation of E-box transcription RSK-2 Nucleoplasm Ribosomal 56 kinase 2; CREB TF activator SMN Spinal muscular atrophy mRNA processing and transport; ribonucleoprotein formation Inner nuclear membrane Candidate AD Not yet known Scapuloperoneal MD References cited in Table 2 PubMed PubMed PubMed PubMed ... PubMed muscular dystrophy. Ann Neurol 39, 507-520

47. Health Ency.: Disease: Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophies Ency. home Disease L Limbgirdle muscular dystrophies. Limb-girdle musculardystrophies. Ency. home Disease L Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies. http://www.austin360.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000711.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease L Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Alternative names: Muscular dystrophy - limb-girdle type Definition: An inherited group of at least 10 different muscular dystrophies that initially affects the muscles of the shoulder girdle and the hips. The disease is progressive and may involve other muscles over a period of time. Causes and Risks This is a large group of genetic diseases featuring muscle weakness and wasting (muscular dystrophy). Most are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, but some are autosomal dominant. In several cases now the genes are known for this group of diseases. In a few cases the gene causing the disease remains to be discovered. Typically, onset of pelvic muscle weakness (difficulty standing from a sitting position without using arms, climbing stairs) in childhood to young adulthood. Later there is the onset of shoulder weakness with progression to significant loss of mobility or wheelchair dependence over the next 20-30 years. The risk is having a family member with muscular dystrophy.

48. Muscular Dystrophies: Etiology And Pathogenesis 29Oct-02 Cell Biology 36.709 Mitochondrial Biology I http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/biochem/labsites/wrogemann/webpage/le

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49. Links muscular dystrophies. Muscular Dystrophy is a term used to designatea group of hereditary muscledestroying disorders which vary http://www.mdnyc.org/listing.html

Home Medical Research Registration ... Contact Muscular Dystrophies Muscular Dystrophy is a term used to designate a group of hereditary muscle-destroying disorders which vary in inheritance pattern, age of onset, initial muscles attacked and rate of progression. The following is a list of muscular dystrophy diseases that specifically affect children: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) Emery-Dreifuss Muscular dystrophy Limb- Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Myotoninc Dystrophy Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Infantile Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Intermediate Spinal Atrophy Type 2 Juvenile Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3 Dermatomytositis Polymyositis Myasthenia Gravis Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Friedreich's Ataxia Hyperthyroid Myopathy Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Dejerine-Sottas Disease Myotonia Congenita Central Core Disease Nemaline Myopathy Myotubular Myopathy Phosphorylase Deficiency Acid Maltase Deficiency Phosphofructokinase Deficiency Debrancher Enzyme Deficiency Mitochondrial Myopathy Carnitine Deficiency Phosphoglycerate Kinase Deficiency Lactate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Home Medical Research Registration ... Contact

50. Disorder Information - MDAC's Full Disorder List 1. Diseases of Skeletal Muscle a) muscular dystrophies (MD) XLinked AutosomalDominant Autosomal Recessive Footnotes b) Structural myopathies c) Acquired http://www.mdac.ca/english/disorder-info/disorder-info-23_long_disorder_1a.htm

DISORDERS LIST 1. Diseases of Skeletal Muscle a) Muscular dystrophies (MD) X-Linked Autosomal Dominant Autosomal Recessive Footnotes b) Structural myopathies c) Acquired inflammatory myopathies d) Myotonic disorders (distinct from channelopathies or dystrophies) e) Channelopathies f) Metabolic diseases of Muscle Diseases of the Neuromuscular Junction Diseases of the Peripheral Nerve Diseases of the Anterior Horn Cell Hereditary Ataxias 1. Diseases of Skeletal Muscle a) Muscular dystrophies (MD) X-Linked Duchenne dystrophy (DMD) Locus: Gene: DYS Gene product: dystrophin Inheritance: Becker dystrophy (BMD) Locus: Gene: DYS Gene product: dystrophin Inheritance: Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMS) Locus: Gene: EMD Gene product: emerin Inheritance: X-linked vacuolar myopathy with excessive autophagy (XMEA) Locus: Gene: Gene product: Inheritance: Autosomal Dominant LGMD 1A Locus: Gene: TTID Gene product: myotilin Inheritance: LGMD 1B Locus: Gene: LMNA Gene product: lamin A/C Inheritance: LGMD 1C Locus: Gene: Gene product: caveolin Inheritance: LGMD 1D Locus: Gene: Gene product: Inheritance: Familial dilated cardiomyopathy with conduction defect and muscular dystrophy (CMD1F) Locus: Gene: Gene product: Inheritance: LGMD 1E Locus: Gene: Gene product: Inheritance: Fascioscapulo-humeral dystrophy (FSHD) type 1A Locus: Gene: Gene product: Inheritance: FSHD type 1B Locus: Gene: Gene product: Inheritance: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) Locus: Gene: DMPK Gene product: myotonin-protein kinase Inheritance: Myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2)

51. The Promise Of Gene Therapies For Muscular Dystrophies The Promise of Gene Therapies for muscular dystrophies. Dr. Puymirat is not alonein the fight to develop effective new therapies for muscular dystrophies. http://www.mdac.ca/english/profiles/print/print_13_puymirat.htm

c) 2002 MDAC Print this page Close this window The Promise of Gene Therapies for Muscular Dystrophies Cataracts, muscle weakness in the hands, feet, and face, and a decreasing ability to relax contracted muscles are among the symptoms of myotonic dystrophy, which hits one in every 500 people in Québec. But researchers, including Dr. Puymirat, are closer than ever to discovering effective new therapies. Myotonic dystrophy is the most prevalent form of muscular dystrophy in the province of Québec, affecting one person out of 500, and about one in 10,000 nationally. The heritable genetic anomaly responsible for this disease, an expansion of a repeat sequence of DNA, was discovered in 1992. Symptoms range in severity and include progressive muscle weakness and atrophy with a decreasing ability to relax contracted muscles. Dr. Jack Puymirat is an international leader in the study of muscular dystrophy, and especially myotonic dystrophy. Both a clinician and a researcher, Dr. Puymirat is the director of Human Genetics Research Department of the Centre Hospital of the University of Laval (CHUL at http://www.crchul.ulaval.ca/crchul/en/acti/Unite/genetique.htm). "I follow all of the patients in Québec with muscular dystrophy, especially myotonic dystrophy," says Dr. Puymirat. "The clinic allows us to describe the phenotype and to try to correlate the phenotype with the genotype. We think that the longer the expansion, the greater the severity of the disease."

52. ScienceDaily News Release: Researchers Identify Defect That Causes Rare Muscular Source Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Date 200207-25. ResearchersIdentify Defect That Causes Rare muscular dystrophies. Subtle http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/07/020725080828.htm

Search Our Archives Keywords: Order by: date relevance More options Get ad-free access with email updates sign up or log in Text size: A A A Welcome Home page About this site Awards, reviews News Summaries Headlines Topics Shop Our stuff Browse books Magazines Software Contribute Register free Post release Edit profile Review hits Advertise Media kit Traffic stats Contact us Previous Story ... Related Stories Next Story Source: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Date: Researchers Identify Defect That Causes Rare Muscular Dystrophies Subtle defects in the processing of a single protein that provides structural integrity to muscle cells can lead to several devastating forms of muscular dystrophy, according to studies by Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers and their colleagues at the University of Iowa. The scientists reported in two papers published in the July 25, 2002, issue of the journal Nature that defects in enzymes responsible for the processing of the structural protein dystroglycan are the underlying cause of several rare forms of muscular dystrophy that affect muscles and cause additional developmental brain abnormalities including mental retardation. The new findings will immediately help doctors in providing accurate diagnosis and appropriate genetic counseling to patients and their families. In the longer term, knowing the underlying cause of the muscular dystrophies will help researchers tailor their interventions, according to Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Kevin Campbell. The disorder also disrupts an important component of learning and memory, so Campbell is hopeful that his team’s studies will improve understanding of possible links between muscle physiology and neurobiology.

53. ScienceDaily News Release: Studies Find Molecular Basis For Brain Defects In Cer of Iowa researchers and their colleagues have revealed a new molecular mechanismthat appears to be the root cause of a subset of muscular dystrophies. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/07/020729080036.htm

Search Our Archives Keywords: Order by: date relevance More options Get ad-free access with email updates sign up or log in Text size: A A A Welcome Home page About this site Awards, reviews News Summaries Headlines Topics Shop Our stuff Browse books Magazines Software Contribute Register free Post release Edit profile Review hits Advertise Media kit Traffic stats Contact us Previous Story ... Related Stories Next Story Source: University Of Iowa Health Center Date: Studies Find Molecular Basis For Brain Defects In Certain Muscular Dystrophies IOWA CITY, Iowa Piecing together a biochemical and genetic puzzle, University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues have revealed a new molecular mechanism that appears to be the root cause of a subset of muscular dystrophies. Most muscular dystrophies, as the name suggests, weaken and destroy muscles. However, dystrophies such as Fukuyama Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome (WWS) and Muscle-Eye-Brain (MEB) disease also involve brain abnormalities that cause severe mental retardation in patients. "They are an interesting group of dystrophies because they affect more than just muscle," said Kevin Campbell, Ph.D., the Roy J. Carver Chair of Physiology and Biophysics and interim head of the department, UI professor of neurology, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator.

54. Welcome To NNI - Patient Education Programmes The genetic muscle diseases include a very wide range of diseases, the bestknown of which are the muscular dystrophies. The muscular dystrophies, http://www.nni.com.sg/muscular.htm

Introduction Muscle diseases occur in all age groups and can cause serious physical disability. Their impact is especially severe when children and young adults are affected. The needs of these patients are numerous and complicated, and frequently not adequately met. Some muscle diseases respond well to medical treatment, while many of the physical disabilities can be improved or prevented. Hence, although muscle diseases are not as common as neurological disorders such as stroke or epilepsy, they deserve our full attention. The Many Different Muscle Diseases What are the symptoms of Muscle Diseases? The Muscular Dystrophies The muscular dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases, each caused by a specific gene abnormality, with progressive muscle wasting, weakness and contractures. Although the abnormal gene is often inherited, it can also occur spontaneously. These diseases can arise even when no one else in the family is affected. Some muscular dystrophies are very severe, while others cause only mild symptoms. In children, the most common is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe muscle disease which usually only affect boys. Unlike girls, affected boys do not have a second X-chromosome to compensate for an X-chromosome carrying the abnormal gene. Weakness is noticed as they begin to walk or run. Characteristic signs include walking on tiptoe and large calves. The disease occurs in one out of every 3000 newborn male child.

55. GoGuides.Org Directory | Muscular Dystrophies Home Health Fitness Disabilities Disorders Conditions Diseases Musculoskeletal Disorders Muscular Diseases muscular dystrophies http://www.goguides.org/index.php/viewCat/13382

Home Musculoskeletal Disorders Muscular Diseases Muscular Dystrophies ... URL Submission Status Sponsored Link: Sponsored Link: Advertise Here Muscular Dystrophies: Number of Matches: 3 Matt Place - Learn what it is like to live with Muscular Dystrophy. Includes a message board. URL: http://www.mattplace.com/ NINDS: Muscular Dystrophy - From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, find a comprehensive resource for MD. URL: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/md.htm Smile World - Features a personal page about Muscular Dystrophy and MD camps. Includes links. URL: http://smiles-world.tripod.com/ < Previous Pages: Next >> Guide needed for this topic. Apply to edit this category Link To GoGuides Advertising ... GoGuide Profiles © 2003 GoGuides.Org. Registration Pending

56. Muscular Dystrophies - General Practice Notebook muscular dystrophies. The muscular dystrophies are a group of geneticallydetermined diseases which cause wasting and weakness of muscles. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/-328531958.htm

muscular dystrophies The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetically determined diseases which cause wasting and weakness of muscles. The pattern of muscle involvement is characteristic and bilaterally symetrical. The modes of inheritance may be autosomal, dominant or recessive, or X-linked. Click here for more information...

57. Diagram Of Features Of Common Muscular Dystrophies - General Practice Notebook medical information from General Practice Notebook. diagram of featuresof common muscular dystrophies. Click here for more information http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/-1630535612.htm

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58. Research And Graduate Programs (RGP) publication date 3/30/2001. 12. NIH/NIAMS NINDS - Therapeutic andPathogenic Approaches for the muscular dystrophies. The National http://rgp.ufl.edu/fyi/back_issues/v28n19/fyi012.html

FYI Digest Newsletter Back Issues Prev Top Next publication date - The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) encourage investigator-initiated research grant applications of therapeutic and pathogenic approaches for the muscular dystrophies . Responses to this program announcement may include studies in appropriate animal models or preclinical or clinical studies in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD), limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), myotonic dystrophy (DM), congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD), Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EMD), or other forms of muscular dystrophy. A principal goal of this initiative is to promote research that will lead to better treatment for the muscular dystrophies. Important research priorities include studies on gene and stem cell therapies, pharmacological approaches to treatment, and clarification of the role of inflammatory mechanisms. Investigators with diverse scientific interests are invited to apply their expertise to basic, applied, and clinical research to enhance the understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of the muscular dystrophies, including the development and sharing of appropriate resources, including animal models. Muscular dystrophies collectively have a high impact on health, affecting tens of thousands of people in the United States alone. The diseases are characterized by weakness and wasting of muscles. Many incidents of muscular dystrophy represent new occurrences of disease, where there is no prior family history. Though research has recently revealed much about genetic defects associated with many forms of muscular dystrophy, treatment for the diseases has not changed significantly. There is a need to learn more about pathogenesis of the diseases and ways to treat affected people.

59. MUSCDYST.UIM Molecular Basis for Brain Defects in Certain muscular dystrophies. Most musculardystrophies, as the name suggests, weaken and destroy muscles. http://www.newswise.com/articles/2002/7/MUSCDYST.UIM.html

home scinews mednews biznews ... contact University of Iowa Health Center 25-Jul-02 Molecular Basis for Brain Defects in Certain Muscular Dystrophies Library: MED Keywords: MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY DYSTROGLYCAN FUKUYAMA GENETIC BRAIN DEFECT Description: Piecing together a biochemical and genetic puzzle, University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues have revealed a new molecular mechanism that appears to be the root cause of a subset of muscular dystrophies. (Nature, 25-Jul-2002) Media Contact: Jennifer Brown Health Science Relations The University of Iowa jennifer-l-brown@uiowa.edu Release: EMBARGOED UNTIL 1 P.M. (CT) JULY 24, 2002 UI studies find molecular basis for brain defects in certain muscular dystrophies IOWA CITY, Iowa Piecing together a biochemical and genetic puzzle, University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues have revealed a new molecular mechanism that appears to be the root cause of a subset of muscular dystrophies. Most muscular dystrophies, as the name suggests, weaken and destroy muscles. However, dystrophies such as Fukuyama Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome (WWS) and Muscle-Eye-Brain (MEB) disease also involve brain abnormalities that cause severe mental retardation in patients. "They are an interesting group of dystrophies because they affect more than just muscle," said Kevin Campbell, Ph.D., the Roy J. Carver Chair of Physiology and Biophysics and interim head of the department, UI professor of neurology, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator.

60. Muscular Dystrophies : Meddie Health Search ITEMS LINKS Ask NOAH About Muscular Dystrophy The basics, genetics, diagnosis,care and treatment, specific types and information resources. http://www.meddie.com/search/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorde

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