Rat Model of Quadriceps Contracture by Joint Immobilization

Muscle contracture is an abnormal pathologic process resulting in fibrosis and muscle atrophy, which can lead to limitation of joint motion. To establish a diagnostic method to detect muscle contracture and a method to control its progression, we investigated an appropriate method to create an anima...

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Main Authors: Kanokwan Suwankanit, Miki Shimizu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/12/1781