Becker muscular dystrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:advocacy gptkb:Muscular_Dystrophy_Association
gptkb:Duchenne_Parent_Project
important
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
gptkbp:affects skeletal muscles
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Cardiology
scoliosis
joint contractures
gptkbp:breeding_range Xp21.1
gptkbp:caused_by mutations in the DMD gene
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:community_support crucial
gptkbp:condition gptkb:Duchenne_muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
muscle biopsy
electromyography
gptkbp:economic_impact may affect job choices
gptkbp:educational_value may require accommodations
gptkbp:financial_support important
gptkbp:first_described_by Becker in 1955
gptkbp:funding available
gptkbp:genetic_studies recommended
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Becker muscular dystrophy
gptkbp:impact_on_social_life can be challenging
gptkbp:inherits_from X-linked recessive
gptkbp:is_involved_in available
gptkbp:is_tested_for under investigation
gptkbp:lifespan normal or near normal
gptkbp:notable_case gptkb:musicians
public figures
famous athletes
gptkbp:player_development slower than Duchenne muscular dystrophy
gptkbp:premiered_on childhood or adolescence
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 18,000 to 30,000 males
gptkbp:protein_deficiency dystrophin
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on established
gptkbp:public_awareness September
gptkbp:registration exists
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
stem cell therapy
exon skipping
gptkbp:symptoms muscle weakness
muscle wasting
gptkbp:treatment ongoing
medications
physical therapy
assistive devices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5