Publications by authors named "Samuel W Frank"
J Appl Physiol (1985)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how the cytoskeletal protein Keratin 18 (Krt18) affects muscle adaptations after eccentric exercise, particularly noting differences between young and older muscles.
- Krt18 was found to be upregulated after eccentric contractions, with higher levels in young muscle compared to older muscle, leading researchers to explore its role in muscle adaptation.
- Results showed that the absence of Krt18 did not hinder muscle strength or adaptation to exercise, suggesting that Krt18 might not be essential for exercise-induced muscle remodeling, highlighting the complexity of molecular mechanisms in muscle plasticity.
