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growth-differentiation factor 8

Known as: Myostatin, Myostatin [Chemical/Ingredient], Growth Differentiation Factor 8 
A growth differentiation factor that is a potent inhibitor of SKELETAL MUSCLE growth. It may play a role in the regulation of MYOGENESIS and in… 
National Institutes of Health

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GDF8 protein, humanGdf8 protein, ratmstn protein, zebrafish
In BloodProcess of secretionagonistsantagonists & inhibitors

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Transforming Growth Factors

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2012
2012
Effect of asynchronous transfer on bovine embryonic development and relationship with early cycle uterine proteome profiles.
The uterus provides the nurturing environment that supports the growth of the early preimplantation bovine conceptus. To… 
2009
2009
Regulation of body mass growth through activin type IIB receptor in teleost fish.
2008
2008
Gene expression during inactivity-induced muscle atrophy: effects of brief bouts of a forceful contraction countermeasure.
Anabolic and catabolic markers of muscle protein metabolism were examined in inactivity-induced atrophying muscles with and… 
2007
2007
Short bouts of stretching increase myo‐D, myostatin and atrogin‐1 in rat soleus muscle
Stretching is widely used in rehabilitation and sports activities to improve joint range‐of‐motion and flexibility in humans, but… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Sprinting without myostatin: a genetic determinant of athletic prowess.
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Gene silencing of myostatin in differentiation of chicken embryonic myoblasts by small interfering RNA.
Myostatin (GDF-8) is known to negatively regulate skeletal muscle mass in myogenesis, but few studies have been conducted on the… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Myostatin inhibits rhabdomyosarcoma cell proliferation through an Rb-independent pathway
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) tumors are the most common soft-tissue sarcomas in childhood. In this investigation, we show that… 
2004
2004
Sequence analysis of myostatin promoter in cattle
Myostatin (GDF8) acts as a negative regulator of muscle growth. Mutations in the gene are responsible for the double muscling… 
2004
2004
Marker-assisted introgression of the Compact mutant myostatin allele MstnCmpt-dl1Abc into a mouse line with extreme growth effects on body composition and muscularity.
Myostatin is a negative regulator of muscle growth and mutations in its gene lead to muscular hypertrophy and reduced fat. In… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Molecular characterization and differential expression of the myostatin gene in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus).
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