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| Jeronimo,L. C; Confortim,H. D; Centenaro,L. A; Brancalhão,R. M. C; Pinheiro,P. F. F; Matheus,S. M. M; Torrejais,M. M. |
| Protein restriction implies the functional involvement of several systems and organs, including the skeletal muscle, because it is a protein reservoir in the body. This study sought to analyze the morphological and morphometric features of the muscle fibers and neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) of the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscle in rats at 365 days of age, submitted to maternal protein restriction during the gestation and lactation periods. Wistar rats were divided into two groups: a Control Group - mothers fed a normal-protein diet (17 % protein) during pregnancy and lactation; and a Restricted Group - mothers fed a low-protein diet (6 % protein) during pregnancy and lactation. The pups were kept with the mother throughout the lactation period (21... |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Morphology; Morphometry; Protein restriction; Extensor digitorum longus muscle; Rat. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-95022016000100057 |
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