Monday, December 27, 2010

Human Protein Improves Muscle Function of Muscular Dystrophy Mice

Source: Brown University
Date: December 27, 2010

Summary:

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A novel potential therapy based on a natural human protein significantly slows muscle damage and improves function in mice who have the same genetic mutation as boys with the most common form of muscular dystrophy, according to a paper published online Dec. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.