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. 2022 Apr 28;185(9):1618-1618.e1.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.03.028.

SnapShot: Skeletal muscle atrophy

Leslie M Baehr  1 , David C Hughes  1 , David S Waddell  2 , Sue C Bodine  1
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SnapShot: Skeletal muscle atrophy

Leslie M Baehr et al. Cell. .
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Abstract

Skeletal muscle size is highly plastic and sensitive to a variety of stimuli. Muscle atrophy occurs as the result of changes in multiple signaling pathways that regulate both protein synthesis and degradation. The signaling pathways that are activated or inhibited depend on the specific stimuli that are altered. To view this SnapShot, open of download the PDF.

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