What's So Special about FGF19-Unique Effects Reported on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function.
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Abstract
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, Benoit et al. (2017) reported unique effects of FGF19 on mouse skeletal muscle: FGF19 induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy and blocked muscle atrophy, acting via FGF receptors and ßKlotho, while a related FGF21 hormone was ineffective.
Medical subject headings
- Fibroblast Growth Factors
- Muscular Atrophy