Non-invasive muscle contraction assay to study rodent models of sarcopenia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Age-related sarcopenia is a disease state of loss of muscle mass and strength that affects physical function and mobility leading to falls, fractures, and disability. The need for therapies to treat age-related sarcopenia has attract...

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Main Authors: Kath Gary, Alves Stephen E, Gentile Michael A, Rauch Albert, Adamski Sharon, Weber Hans, Chiu Chi-Sung, Flores Osvaldo, Wilkinson Hilary A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/246