Myofibrillar protein pattern in experimental myotonia in rats

Abstract

Experimental myotonia was induced in rats by long-term administration of 20,25-diazacholesterol. Electrophysiological, morphological and biochemical investigations were carried out on m. soleus, m. extensor digitorum longus and m. gastrocnemius. The effect of 20,25-diazacholesterol administration on myofibrillar proteins was studied and a significant rise in the concentration of a protein presumed to be alpha-actinin was demonstrated in m. gastrocnemius. A change of the same character, not statistically significant, was observed in the m. extensor digitorum longus.