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Direct Reprogramming of Human DMD Fibroblasts into Myotubes for In Vitro Evaluation of Antisense-Mediated Exon Skipping and Exons 45–55 Skipping Accompanied by Rescue of Dystrophin Expression
1. Background and Purpose: Antisense oligonucleotide (AO)-mediated exon skipping is a promising strategy for treating genetic disorders like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This method alters dystrophin pre-mRNA splicing to create a shorter but functional protein, potentially converting severe DMD into a milder Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) phenotype. The paper highlights the significance of skipping exons 45–55, a common mutation area that could help nearly half of DMD patients. 2. …
