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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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2012
2012
The uterus provides the nurturing environment that supports the growth of the early preimplantation bovine conceptus. To… 
2008
2008
Anabolic and catabolic markers of muscle protein metabolism were examined in inactivity-induced atrophying muscles with and… 
2007
2007
Stretching is widely used in rehabilitation and sports activities to improve joint range‐of‐motion and flexibility in humans, but… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
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
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) tumors are the most common soft-tissue sarcomas in childhood. In this investigation, we show that… 
2004
2004
Myostatin (GDF8) acts as a negative regulator of muscle growth. Mutations in the gene are responsible for the double muscling… 
2004
2004
Myostatin is a negative regulator of muscle growth and mutations in its gene lead to muscular hypertrophy and reduced fat. In…