DMD is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene -- usually a large, out-of-frame deletion. Dystrophin is a structural protein associated with the support scaffolding of plasma membrane in muscle cells. Absent dystrophin causes a weakening of muscles, particularly skeletal and cardiac muscle.
The bottom portion of Pesky's Pole, with the Green Monster in the background and Fenway Park 's right field seats in the foreground. Pesky's Pole in the late innings of Boston's 11-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on September 26, 2009. Pesky's Pole, commonly referred to as The Pesky Pole, is the nickname for the right field foul pole at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
The text lists many things that have originated or are about Alaska, including trading companies, books in the library, and the totem pole at Pioneer Square. There is a separate entry for the totem pole, as follows: THE TOTEM POLE, Pioneer Square, 1st Ave. at Yesler Way. Brought from Alaska in 1897, this fine example of totem carving was set up in Pioneer Square to commemorate Seattle's part in the development of Alaska. It was damaged by fire in 1938, but careful repairing has left no sign of the injury suffered then.