A protein could be key to preserving heart function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

(American Heart Association) The brain-derived neurotrophic factor protein, known to be vital for brain function, might hold the key for preserving heart function in children and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Heart failure often kills Duchenne patients early in life and there is no effective treatment.Developing therapies designed to activate or supplement brain-derived neurotrophic factor could give new hope to patients at risk for Duchenne cardiomyopathy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news