Substantial skeletal muscle loss occurs during only 5 days of disuse

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Benjamin T. Wall · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Marlou L. Dirks · Maastricht University

Tim Snijders · Maastricht University

Joan M. Senden · Maastricht University

John Dolmans · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Luc J. C. van Loon · Maastricht University

Abstract

We conclude that even short periods of muscle disuse can cause substantial loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength and are accompanied by an early catabolic molecular signalling response.

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Muscle Physiology and Disorders Muscle metabolism and nutrition Muscle activation and electromyography studies

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Published in: Acta Physiologica

Volume 210, Issue 3, pp. 600-611

DOI: 10.1111/apha.12190

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