| Literature DB >> 15907921 |
James F Tobin1, Anthony J Celeste.
Abstract
Myostatin is a secreted protein that negatively regulates skeletal muscle mass determining both muscle fiber number and size. The myostatin pathway is conserved and regulates muscle mass in a number of animal species ranging from fish to humans. Inhibition of myostatin using a variety of therapeutic approaches can increase muscle mass in a number of animal models of human disease, including muscular dystrophy.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15907921 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2005.01.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Pharmacol ISSN: 1471-4892 Impact factor: 5.547