JS introduces myostatin (MSTN), an endogenous protein that acts to limit muscle growth. Because genetic deficiency of myostatin was shown to result in a striking increase in muscle mass of various animals, numerous attempts have been made to develop myostatin inhibitors for clinical applications.
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#Myostatin #Muscle #Hypertrophy
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ABOUT JS: A PhD candidate at Seoul National University studying the molecular genetics and biology of skeletal muscle and bone development. BSc in mechanical/aerospace engineering at KAIST. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer. NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. NSCA Certified Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F). Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN).
ABOUT NK: A PhD candidate at Seoul National University studying the molecular genetics and biology of the skeletal system and mitochondria.
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