Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advances in Therapeutics by Jeffrey S. Chamberlain

Description: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Jeffrey S. Chamberlain, Thomas A. Rando Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood and currently stands as an incurable condition. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the latest current and experimental approaches to the treatment of DMD and examines the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. The only available source on the subject, this reference emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, carrier detection, and genetic counseling, and supplies state-of-the-art contributions on pharmacological interventions, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy. Author Biography Jeffrey S. Chamberlain, Thomas A. Rando Table of Contents Clinical Overview. The Functional Biology of Dystrophin. Duchenne Muscular Dsytrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Diagnostic Principles. Mutation Detection. Protein Studies. Medical Management. Rehabilitation Management. A Review of Current Practice and Clinical Outcomes. Therapeutic Principles and Challenges. Experimental Pharmacologic Therapies. Utrophin: The Intersection between Pharmacological and Genetic Therapy. Regenerative Therapy. Cellular-Mediated Delivery: The Intersection between Regenerative Medicine and Genetic Therapy. Oligonucleotide-Mediated Rxon Skipping and Gene Editing. Intravascular Delivery of Naked DNA. Adenoviral-Mediated Gene Therapy. Retroviridae-based Gene Transfer Vectors. Gene Therapy Using Adeno-Associated Viral Vectors. Regional and Systemic Gene Delivery using Viral Vectors. Details ISBN0824723252 Short Title DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Series Neurological Disease and Therapy Language English ISBN-10 0824723252 ISBN-13 9780824723255 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 79 Year 2006 Edition 1st Country of Publication United States Subtitle Advances in Therapeutics Edited by Thomas A. Rando Affiliation Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA Imprint CRC Press Inc Place of Publication Bosa Roca DOI 10.1604/9780824723255 UK Release Date 2006-02-27 AU Release Date 2006-02-27 NZ Release Date 2006-02-27 US Release Date 2006-02-27 Author Thomas A. Rando Pages 496 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 2006-02-27 DEWEY 616.74806 Illustrations 19 Tables, black and white; 32 Halftones, black and white; 75 Illustrations, black and white Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134447370;

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