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Open AccessMRF4 negatively regulates adult skeletal muscle growth by repressing MEF2 activity
The myogenic regulatory factor MRF4 is highly expressed in adult skeletal muscle but its function is unknown. Here we show that Mrf4 knockdown in adult muscle induces hypertrophy and prevents denervation-induced ...
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Open AccessRegulation of autophagy and the ubiquitin–proteasome system by the FoxO transcriptional network during muscle atrophy
Stresses like low nutrients, systemic inflammation, cancer or infections provoke a catabolic state characterized by enhanced muscle proteolysis and amino acid release to sustain liver gluconeogenesis and tissu...
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EGF receptor transactivation by G-protein-coupled receptors requires metalloproteinase cleavage of proHB-EGF
Cross-communication between different signalling systems allows the integration of the great diversity of stimuli that a cell receives under varying physiological situations. The transactivation of epidermal g...