Which protein anchors the myofibrils to the sarcolemma, and is defective in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
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Correct answer: Dystrophin
Dystrophin links the actin cytoskeleton of the muscle fiber to the surrounding basal lamina through a glycoprotein complex. Absence of this protein leads to membrane fragility and progressive muscle fiber necrosis.
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