Browsing by Subject "Myostatin"

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    • Activin subfamily peptides predict chronological age in humans. 

      Barrios-Silva, LV; Parnell, M; Shinwari, ZB; Chaudhary, GA; Xenofontos, T; van Bekhoven, A; McArthur, S; Elliott, BT (2018-09)
      Loss of muscle mass and function are a well-defined aspect of human aging from the 3rd decade of life, which result in reduced independence and increased mortality. The activin family of peptides contains several endocrine ...

    • Myostatin dysfunction does not protect from fasting-induced loss of muscle mass in mice. 

      Fokin, A; Minderis, P; Venckunas, T; Lionikas, A; Kvedaras, M; Ratkevicius, A (2019-09-01)
      OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to investigate if myostatin dysfunction can ameliorate fasting-induced muscle wasting. METHODS: 18-week old males from Berlin high (BEH) strain with myostatin dysfunction and wild type ...