Source: Medical News Today
Posted: 16 November 2006 - 4:00am (PST)
Summary:
Dogs with Duchenne muscular dystrophy experienced a return of muscle strength after receiving stem cell therapy, say scientists from Italy and France in a study in the journal Nature. Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects about one in every 3,500 male humans - a genetic mutation means a gene lacks dystrophin, a crucial protein for muscle health. The patient's muscles gradually weaken, he eventually loses mobility and usually dies young. The scientists believe this study could eventually lead the way to effective treatment for humans with muscular dystrophy (MD)
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