The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in the <i>mdx</i> Mouse Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in the <i>mdx</i> Mouse Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Vitamin D (VitD) has shown to be beneficial in reversing muscle weakness and atrophy associated with VitD deficiency. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is characterized by worsening muscle weakness and muscle atrophy, with VitD deficiency commonly observed. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Vi...

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Main Authors: Danielle A. Debruin, Nicola Andreacchio, Erik D. Hanson, Cara A. Timpani, Emma Rybalka, Alan Hayes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
1,25(OH)2D: 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
25(OH)D: 25-hydroxyvitamin D3
DMD: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
<i>mdx</i>: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Mouse Model
Skeletal muscle
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/5/96

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