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  • Title: Rat muscle plasticity in response to simulated or real microgravity.
    Author: Mayet-Sornay MH, Desplanches D.
    Journal: J Gravit Physiol; 1996 Sep; 3(2):50-3. PubMed ID: 11540281.
    Abstract:
    Data concerning muscle plasticity in real or simulated microgravity is discussed. Possible mechanisms responsible for the muscular atrophy associated with microgravity are explored, including changes in muscle protein synthesis, fast- and slow-twitch fiber specific changes, various metabolic alterations, blood supply and other factors. The authors conclude that a combination of local and systemic factors are responsible for the observed changes in muscle physiology.
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