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 equator is located at 0 Â° latitude. Going north from the equator we find the Tropic of Cancer. This parallel is located at 23.5 Â° north. Continuing further northward we reach the Arctic Circle at 66.5 Â° north. Continuing all the way to the top of the Earth at 90 Â° latitude we encounter the North Pole.