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  2. Myostatin inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    Clinical trials for muscular dystrophy have not proven successful in generating functional improvements compared to placebo. Gains of muscle mass were small to non-existent in this population. [13] Research is ongoing on the potential use of myostatin inhibitors for motor neuron diseases like spinal muscle atrophy and amyotrophic lateral ...

  3. Muscle atrophy - Wikipedia

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    Disuse is a common cause of muscle atrophy and can be local (due to injury or casting) or general (bed-rest). The rate of muscle atrophy from disuse (10–42 days) is approximately 0.5–0.6% of total muscle mass per day although there is considerable variation between people. [5]

  4. Cachexia - Wikipedia

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    Cachexia (/ k ə ˈ k ɛ k s i ə / [1]) is a syndrome that happens when people have certain illnesses, causing muscle loss that cannot be fully reversed with improved nutrition. [2] It is most common in diseases like cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, and AIDS.

  5. Sarcopenia - Wikipedia

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    Growth hormone increases muscle protein synthesis and increases muscle mass, but does not lead to gains in strength and function in most studies. [42] This, and the similar lack of efficacy of its effector insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), may be due to local resistance to IGF-1 in aging muscle, resulting from inflammation and other age ...

  6. Neuromuscular disease - Wikipedia

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    This usually starts with the observation of bulk, possible atrophy or loss of muscle tone. Neuromuscular disease can also be diagnosed by various blood tests and using electrodiagnostic medicine tests [23] including electromyography [24] (measuring electrical activity in muscles) and nerve conduction studies. [25]

  7. Your Body Never Forgets Muscle. So Here's How Long It ... - AOL

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    Muscle memory helps you get back into shape faster after a break, makes complex movements feel more intuitive, and allows you to transition between similar activities easier (think: from tennis to ...

  8. Starvation response - Wikipedia

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    The cost of the brain using too much glucose is muscle loss. If the brain and muscles relied entirely on glucose, the body would lose 50% of its nitrogen content in 8–10 days. [13] After prolonged fasting, [clarification needed] the body begins to degrade its own skeletal muscle. To keep the brain functioning, gluconeogenesis continues to ...

  9. What Is Low Testosterone & What Causes It? - AOL

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    This loss of muscle mass, strength, and overall energy may also mean certain exercises, such as weightlifting and calisthenics, are more challenging to perform with low T. Increased Body Fat