Chady H Hakim1, Dongsheng Duan. 1. Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65212, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, muscle-wasting disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. The mdx mouse is the first and perhaps the most commonly used animal model for study of DMD. Both male and female mdx mice are used. However, it is not completely clear whether gender influences contraction and the passive mechanical properties of mdx skeletal muscle. METHODS: We compared isometric tetanic forces and passive forces of the extensor digitorum longus muscle between male and female mdx mice. RESULTS: At age 6 months, female mdx mice showed better-preserved specific tetanic force. Interestingly, at 20 months of age, female mdx muscle appeared stiffer. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that gender may profoundly influence physiological measurement outcomes in mdx mice.
INTRODUCTION:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, muscle-wasting disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. The mdxmouse is the first and perhaps the most commonly used animal model for study of DMD. Both male and female mdxmice are used. However, it is not completely clear whether gender influences contraction and the passive mechanical properties of mdx skeletal muscle. METHODS: We compared isometric tetanic forces and passive forces of the extensor digitorum longus muscle between male and female mdxmice. RESULTS: At age 6 months, female mdxmice showed better-preserved specific tetanic force. Interestingly, at 20 months of age, female mdx muscle appeared stiffer. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that gender may profoundly influence physiological measurement outcomes in mdxmice.
Authors: Chady H Hakim; Nalinda B Wasala; Christopher E Nelson; Lakmini P Wasala; Yongping Yue; Jacqueline A Louderman; Thais B Lessa; Aihua Dai; Keqing Zhang; Gregory J Jenkins; Michael E Nance; Xiufang Pan; Kasun Kodippili; N Nora Yang; Shi-Jie Chen; Charles A Gersbach; Dongsheng Duan Journal: JCI Insight Date: 2018-12-06
Authors: Pangdra Vang; Cory W Baumann; Rebecca Barok; Alexie A Larson; Brendan J Dougherty; Dawn A Lowe Journal: PLoS One Date: 2021-03-31 Impact factor: 3.240