Abstract:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that occurs due to the absence of the structural protein dystrophin and secondary consequences. DMD is characterized by severe and progressive skeletal muscle weakness, which extends to the respiratory muscles. In young dystrophin‐deficient mdx mice, peak inspiratory pressure‐generating capacity is preserved despite diaphragm muscle weakness and reduced electromyogram (EMG) activitya. Our overarching hypothesis is that accessory muscle compe… Show more
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