Cellular and Subcellular Characteristics of Neuromuscular Junctions in Muscles with Disparate Duty Cycles and Myofiber Profiles

The neuromuscular system accounts for a large portion (~40%) of whole body mass while enabling body movement, including physical work and exercise. At the core of this system is the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) which is the vital synapse transducing electrical impulses from the motor neurons to thei...

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Main Authors: Michael R. Deschenes, Mia K. Mifsud, Leah G. Patek, Rachel E. Flannery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/3/361