Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2050279 | FEBS Letters | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Since hypoxia might contribute to the development of muscle atrophy, we wished to provide direct evidence linking hypoxia to muscle atrophy. By evaluating protein degradation and synthesis in hypoxic myotubes we found a significant reduction in total protein content. Using functional assays we observed protein degradation elevation in the first 24 h while synthesis was maintained during this period and then significantly decrease at 48 h. These results demonstrate a temporal regulation of protein homeostasis, whereby elevated protein degradation is followed by a reduction in synthesis. These results are comparable to the cellular adaptation seen during development of muscle atrophy.
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Authors
Marc-André Caron, Marie-Eve Thériault, Marie-Ève Paré, François Maltais, Richard Debigaré,