miR-29c improves skeletal muscle mass and function throughout myocyte proliferation and differentiation and by repressing atrophy-related genes.

Aim: To identify microRNAs (miRs) involved in the regulation of skeletal muscle mass. For that purpose, we have initially utilized an in silico analysis, resulting in the identification of miR-29c as a positive regulator of muscle mass.

Methods: miR-29c was electrotransferred to the tibialis anterior to address its morphometric and functional properties and to determine the level of satellite cell proliferation and differentiation.