More than energy cost: multiple benefits of the long Achilles tendon in human walking and running
Elastic strain energy that is stored and released from long, distal tendons such as the
Achilles during locomotion allows for muscle power amplification as well as for reduction of …
Achilles during locomotion allows for muscle power amplification as well as for reduction of …
The validity and reliability of quadriceps twitch force as a measure of skeletal muscle fatigue while cycling
The measurement of skeletal muscle fatigue in response to cycling exercise is commonly
done in isometric conditions, potentially limiting its ecological validity, and creating …
done in isometric conditions, potentially limiting its ecological validity, and creating …
Frequency-dependent coexistence of muscle fatigue and potentiation assessed by concentric isotonic contractions in human plantar flexors
The purpose was to investigate whether postactivation potentiation (PAP) mitigates power
(ie, torque× angular velocity) loss during dynamic fatiguing contractions and subsequent …
(ie, torque× angular velocity) loss during dynamic fatiguing contractions and subsequent …
Ca2+ and force during dynamic contractions in mouse intact skeletal muscle fibers
A Fukutani, H Westerblad, K Jardemark, J Bruton - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Muscle fiber force production is determined by the excitation frequency of motor nerves,
which induce transient increases in cytoplasmic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+] i) and the …
which induce transient increases in cytoplasmic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+] i) and the …
Deletion of quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase gene accelerates frailty phenotypes and neuromuscular decline with aging in a sex‐specific pattern
Decline in neuromuscular function with aging is known to be a major determinant of
disability and all‐cause mortality in late life. Despite the importance of the problem, the …
disability and all‐cause mortality in late life. Despite the importance of the problem, the …
Larger improvements in fatigue resistance and mitochondrial function with high‐than with low‐intensity contractions during interval training of mouse skeletal muscle
T Yamada, I Kimura, Y Ashida, K Tamai… - The FASEB …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Interval training (IT) results in improved fatigue resistance in skeletal muscle mainly due to
an increased aerobic capacity, which involves increased muscle mitochondrial content …
an increased aerobic capacity, which involves increased muscle mitochondrial content …
Eccentric contraction response of stimulated skeletal muscle fascicle at the various strain rates and stimulation timing
DT Tran, L Tsai - Meccanica, 2024 - Springer
Muscle injuries are the most common sports injuries in eccentric contraction. There are
many factors that could influence the severity of muscle injuries, including strain, strain rate …
many factors that could influence the severity of muscle injuries, including strain, strain rate …
Sexual Dimorphism of Skeletal Muscle in a Mouse Model of Breast Cancer: A Functional and Molecular Analysis
Breast cancer incidence in men is statistically rare; however, given the lack of screening in
males, more advanced stages at initial diagnosis result in lower 5-year survival rates for men …
males, more advanced stages at initial diagnosis result in lower 5-year survival rates for men …
Contribution of SMN Deficient Skeletal Muscle to Spinal Muscular Atrophy
MH Chan-Cortés - 2023 - jscholarship.library.jhu.edu
The autosomal recessively inherited motor neuron disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is
caused by reduced expression of survival motor neuron (SMN) protein. Although SMN is …
caused by reduced expression of survival motor neuron (SMN) protein. Although SMN is …
Ways of Sensing the Sacred: Spirituality and praxis in North India
S Sipola - 2024 - munin.uit.no
This thesis is about spiritualism in North India and how spirituality is practiced in a town of
Tapovan, Rishikesh. Sadhana is a term which refers to a spiritual practice and is at the core …
Tapovan, Rishikesh. Sadhana is a term which refers to a spiritual practice and is at the core …