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.
Polunsky Unit. Allan B. Polunsky Unit. Polunsky Unit is a maximum security prison located in Livingston Texas, part of Polk County. The facility opened as the Terrell Unit, and was later renamed after the former chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice Allan B. Polunsky. Polunsky Unit is regarded as one of the top ten worst prisons in the United States.