Dys (bad, difficult, not)… trophin, trophia— nourishment.
Hypertrophy is hyper, over, beyond nutrition!
Dystrophin is a vital protein for muscle function. It plays a crucial role in connecting the internal structure of muscle cells to the surrounding extracellular matrix. This connection helps to protect muscle fibers from injury as they contract and relax. In individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the gene responsible for producing dystrophin is mutated, leading to the absence or a significant reduction of this protein. This deficiency results in muscle weakness, damage, and the progressive symptoms of the disorder.