Myosin heavy chain expression and plasticity: role of myoblast diversity

Muscle fibers exhibit a limited capacity to alter their myosin heavy chain expression in response to various stimuli. Recent results pertinent to this observation are discussed, and a hypothetical scheme is presented whereby the contribution of myonuclei from distinct populations of myogenic precurs...

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Published inExercise and sport sciences reviews Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 175
Main Author Parry, D J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2001
Subjects
Animals
Embryonic and Fetal Development - physiology
Fetus - physiology
Humans
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal - cytology
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Myosin Heavy Chains - metabolism
Satellite Cells, Perineuronal - physiology
Transcription Factors - physiology
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Summary:Muscle fibers exhibit a limited capacity to alter their myosin heavy chain expression in response to various stimuli. Recent results pertinent to this observation are discussed, and a hypothetical scheme is presented whereby the contribution of myonuclei from distinct populations of myogenic precursors may account for this limited adaptive range.
ISSN:0091-6331
1538-3008
DOI:10.1097/00003677-200110000-00008