Fiber-Type Transitions and Satellite Cell Activation in Low-Frequency-Stimulated Muscles of Young and Aging Rats.

Authors :: Putnam, Charles T.
Sultan, Karim R.
Wassmer, Thomas
Bamford, Jeremy A.
Skorjanc, Dejan
Pette, Dirk
Source :: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences. Dec2001, Vol. 56 Issue 12, pB510-B519. 10p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 7 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Examines satellite cell content and the activity of satellite cell progeny in tibialis anterior muscles of young and aging Brown Norway rats. Changes in the skeletal muscle fibers associated with aging; Assessment of fiber type under study; Examination of damaged fibers.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 10795006
Volume :: 56
Issue :: 12
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 5694168

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