The present invention provides, among other things, anti-Flt-1 antibodies and methods for treating muscular dystrophy, in particular, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In some embodiments, a method according to the present invention includes administering to an individual who is suffering from or susceptible to DMD an effective amount of an anti-Flt-1 antibody or antigen-binding protein thereof such that at least one symptom or feature of DMD is reduced in intensity, severity, or frequency, or has delayed onset.
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