Erythropoietin reduces the expression of myostatin in mdx dystrophic mice

Erythropoietin reduces the expression of myostatin in mdx dystrophic mice

Erythropoietin (EPO) has been well characterized as a renal glycoprotein hormone regulating red blood cell production by inhibiting apoptosis of erythrocyte progenitors in hematopoietic tissues. EPO exerts regulatory effects in cardiac and skeletal muscles. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a lethal de...

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Main Authors: D. Feder, M. Rugollini, A. Santomauro Jr, L.P. Oliveira, V.P. Lioi, R. dos Santos, L.G. Ferreira, M.T. Nunes, M.H. Carvalho, P.O. Delgado, A.A.S. Carvalho, F.L.A. Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2014-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Muscular dystrophy
Erythropoietin
Myostatin
Skeletal muscle
Quadriceps
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