Krishna S, Quindry JC, Valentine RJ, Selsby JT. The Interaction of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Insulin Resistance.
Exerc Sport Sci Rev 2024;
52:31-38. [PMID:
38126403 DOI:
10.1249/jes.0000000000000328]
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Abstract
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), caused by deficiency of functional dystrophin protein, is a fatal, progressive muscle disease that frequently includes metabolic dysregulation. Herein, we explore the physiologic consequences of dystrophin deficiency within the context of obesity and insulin resistance. We hypothesized that dystrophin deficiency increases the frequency of insulin resistance, and insulin resistance potentiates muscle pathology caused by dystrophin deficiency.
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