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Fig. 2 | Skeletal Muscle

Fig. 2

From: Dystrophin-deficient dogs with reduced myostatin have unequal muscle growth and greater joint contractures

Fig. 2

Comparative posture and muscle mass of dogs from the first litter. a Left to right, Racer (muscular dystrophy normal; Mstn +/+), Flash (GRMD; Mstn +/+), and Dash (GRippet; Mstn +/−), illustrating stunting in Flash and Dash and dramatic postural changes in Dash. b Dash (GRippet; Mstn +/−): note the forward shift and plantigrade positioning of the pelvic limbs. c, d The CS and hamstring muscles (circles) in Dash (c) are relatively hypertrophied compared to Flash (d)

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Skeletal Muscle

ISSN: 2044-5040

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