Effects of pleiotrophin overexpression on mouse skeletal muscles in normal loading and in actual and simulated microgravity.
Pleiotrophin (PTN) is a widespread cytokine involved in bone formation, neurite outgrowth, and angiogenesis. In skeletal muscle, PTN is upregulated during myogenesis, post-synaptic induction, and regeneration after crushing, but little is known regarding its effects on muscle function. Here, we desc...
Main Authors: | Giulia Maria Camerino, Sabata Pierno, Antonella Liantonio, Michela De Bellis, Maria Cannone, Valeriana Sblendorio, Elena Conte, Antonietta Mele, Domenico Tricarico, Sara Tavella, Alessandra Ruggiu, Ranieri Cancedda, Yoshinobu Ohira, Daniela Danieli-Betto, Stefano Ciciliot, Elena Germinario, Dorianna Sandonà, Romeo Betto, Diana Conte Camerino, Jean-François Desaphy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3756024?pdf=render |
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