Image Scientists Uncover a Novel Approach to Treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (IMAGE)

Sanford Burnham Prebys

Image Scientists Uncover a Novel Approach to Treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Caption

As Duchenne muscular dystrophy progresses, levels of a beneficial RNA (purple), called miR-206, in muscles decrease over time. In the study, the scientists were able to boost the amount of miR-206 in extracellular vesicles that are delivered to muscle stem cells, which promoted muscle repair.

Credit

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.