Screening and characterization of potential small molecule antagonists of myostatin.

Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength associated with aging. Current treatment of sarcopenia with hormone replacement therapy has been shown to have significant health risks, while exercise therapy is useful but cannot be prescribed in all cases of sarcopenia, often...

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Main Author: Lee, Rachel Hui Min.
Other Authors: Susana Geifman Shochat
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/49350