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What does Gene Therapy mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

Gene Therapy is a Duchenne (DMD) genetics term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: DMD Genetics and Molecular Biology

Gene Therapy

A treatment approach that delivers genetic material into cells to produce a therapeutic effect. In DMD, gene therapy may deliver instructions for an engineered dystrophin protein, but treatment outcomes depend on delivery efficiency, immune responses, protein expression, and long-term safety.

Updated November 3, 2026

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