Becker Muscular Dystrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:DJ
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Muscular_Dystrophy
gptkbp:affects skeletal muscles
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:hospital
scoliosis
joint contractures
gptkbp:caused_by mutation in the dystrophin gene
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:Duchenne_muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:descendant X-linked recessive
gptkbp:first_described_by Peter Emil Becker
gptkbp:genetic_diversity recommended
gptkbp:gestation_period important consideration
gptkbp:habitat Xp21.1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Becker Muscular Dystrophy
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:is_popular_in 1 in 20,000 males
gptkbp:lifespan normal or near normal
gptkbp:notable_event notable individuals
gptkbp:number_of_teams slower than Duchenne muscular dystrophy
gptkbp:premiered_on childhood or adolescence
gptkbp:public_awareness September
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:physicist
stem cell therapy
exon skipping
dystrophin replacement therapy
gptkbp:scholarships gptkb:Educational_Institution
psychological counseling
community support
advocacy organizations
peer support
gptkbp:social_responsibility genetic testing
muscle biopsy
electromyography
gptkbp:subject biomarkers
muscle regeneration
clinical outcomes
quality of life studies
gptkbp:symptoms muscle weakness
muscle wasting
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
medications
physical therapy