DMD

Dystrophin, supports muscle structure; linked to muscular dystrophy.

Key Functions:

• Stabilizes muscle fiber membranes.
• Supports muscle contraction.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Musculoskeletal System (muscle function)
• Dystroglycan (interacting protein)
• Muscle Cell (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: DMD

Approved name: dystrophin

Locus: Xp21.2-p21.1

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:2928

From the HGNC naming authority.