Pathology of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)

This video tells us about a rare muscle pathology Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). The video covers the types, genes involved, gene therapy, antibody therapy and conclusions.LGMD are a group of rare progressive genetic disorders that are characterized by wasting (atrophy) and weakness of the voluntary muscles of the hip and shoulder areas and limb-girdle area. TIMELINE: 0:04 Introduction 0:11 LGMD definition 0:30 Types and genes involved 0:42 Weakness in shoulder muscle 1:05 LGMD-D and LGMD-R 1:09 Gene therapy 1:39 Recessive gene mutation 2:05 Therapy details 2:06 Drug related therapy 2:48 End