Phytoecdysteroids Accelerate Recovery of Skeletal Muscle Function Following in vivo Eccentric Contraction-Induced Injury in Adult and Old Mice

Background: Eccentric muscle contractions are commonly used in exercise regimens, as well as in rehabilitation as a treatment against muscle atrophy and weakness. If repeated multiple times, eccentric contractions may result in skeletal muscle injury and loss of function. Skeletal muscle possesses t...

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Main Authors: Kevin A. Zwetsloot, R. Andrew Shanely, Joshua S. Godwin, Charles F. Hodgman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2021.757789/full