Publications by authors named "Andrea Eyquem-Reyes"
Int J Mol Sci
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Adult mice are used in mandibular dynamics studies because their chewing patterns are similar to humans; researchers used botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) to induce muscle atrophy in one masseter muscle and studied its effects.
- After BoNTA treatment, there was a significant increase in atrophy-related gene expression and a reduction in muscle size, particularly in the masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid muscles, observed at 14 days.
- The study concluded that impairment of one masticatory muscle affects not only the treated muscle but also its agonistic counterpart, highlighting the interconnectedness of the masticatory system and the need for further clinical research.
