Assessing Functional Performance in the Mdx Mouse Model
Title:
Assessing Functional Performance in the Mdx Mouse Model
Author:
Aartsma-Rus, Annemieke
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (632 seconds)
Series:
Behavior
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Title from resource description page
Abstract:
The primary outcome measure in clinical trials for neuromuscular disorders is generally improved muscle function. Therefore, assessing the effect of potential therapeutic compounds on muscle performance pre clinically in mouse models is of great importance. We here describe several functional tests to address this.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/51303