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New Biomarker Discovery for FSHD Muscular Dystrophy Could Improve Patient Monitoring

Mar 26, 2026

Researchers have identified KHDC1L as a circulating biomarker for DUX4 activity in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The discovery could enable non-invasive blood-based monitoring of disease progression instead of muscle biopsies. The finding emerged from collaboration between academic researchers and Avidity Biosciences scientists.