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.
Magnetic North Pole. Located about 250 miles south of the Geographic North Pole lies the Magnetic North Pole at approximately 86.3Â° North and 160Â° West (2015), northwest of Canada's Sverdrup Island.