Cellular mechanism of immobilization-induced muscle atrophy: A mini review

It is well-established that regular contraction maintains morphological and functional integrity of skeletal muscle, whereas rigorous exercise training can upregulate muscle metabolic and contractile function. However, when muscles stop contraction, such as during immobilization (IM) and denervation...

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Main Authors: Li Li Ji, Dongwook Yeo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-12-01
Series:Sports Medicine and Health Science
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666337619300046