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| Author(s): |
Letícia Montanholi Apolinário
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | Campinas, SP. |
| Institution: | Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Instituto de Biologia |
| Defense date: | 2012-08-31 |
| Examining board members: |
Maria Julia Marques;
Luís Garcia Alonso;
Robson Francisco Carvalho
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| Advisor: | Maria Julia Marques |
| Abstract | |
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disease that leads to myonecrosis and cardiorespiratory failure. Glucocorticoids are so far the choice treatment for DMD. However their side effects due to continuous use motivate the search for new therapies¿ The complete Abstract is available with the full electronic document (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/14750-3 - Eicosapentaenoic acid x deflazacort: mechanisms of action and effects in the dystrophic mdx mice |
| Grantee: | Letícia Montanholi Apolinário |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |