Effect of Genetically Reduced Maternal Myostatin on Late Gestation Maternal, Fetal, and Placental Metabolomes in Mice

Myostatin (gene symbol: <i>Mstn</i>) is an autocrine and paracrine inhibitor of muscle growth. Pregnant mice with genetically reduced levels of myostatin give birth to offspring with greater adult muscle mass and bone biomechanical strength. However, maternal myostatin is not detectable...

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Main Authors: Ruth Opoku, Jenna DeCata, Charlotte L. Phillips, Laura C. Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/719

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