Fig. 1

MLPA reveals the DMD gene mutation in the pedigrees. (A) Genealogical tree of pedigree 1. (B) DMD gene mutation confirmed by MLPA. In pedigree 1, a duplication of exons 15–17 was detected in both patient 1 and her mother. (C) Genealogical tree of pedigree 2. (D) In pedigree 2, MLPA analysis revealed a deletion of exons 3–9 in both the proband and her mother.