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What does Exon 45 Skipping mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

Exon 45 Skipping is a Duchenne (DMD) treatment term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: DMD Treatment and Therapeutic Approaches

Exon 45 Skipping

A mutation-specific approach intended to skip exon 45 during dystrophin RNA processing. For eligible genetic variants, this may help restore the reading frame and permit production of a shorter dystrophin protein, but treatment suitability depends on the precise mutation and the therapy's approved indication.

Updated November 3, 2026

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