Tibial Nerve Transection - A Standardized Model for Denervation-induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy in Mice
Title:
Tibial Nerve Transection - A Standardized Model for Denervation-induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy in Mice
Author:
Batt, Jane A. E.
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (650 seconds)
Series:
Medicine
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Title from resource description page
Abstract:
The tibial nerve transection model is a well-tolerated, validated, and reproducible model of skeletal muscle atrophy. The model surgical protocol is described and demonstrated in C57Black6 mice.
Reading Level:
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/50657