FGFR1 inhibits skeletal muscle atrophy associated with hindlimb suspension

FGFR1 inhibits skeletal muscle atrophy associated with hindlimb suspension

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Skeletal muscle atrophy can occur under many different conditions, including prolonged disuse or immobilization, cachexia, cushingoid conditions, secondary to surgery, or with advanced age. The mechanisms by which unloading of muscle...

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Main Authors: Gerrard Dave, Breur Gert, Olsen Aaron, Eash John, Hannon Kevin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/8/32

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