| Description |
xvii, 144 leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
The TGF-β superfamily comprises a large group of proteins with many effects on muscle growth and maturation. The molecular regulation of skeletal muscle regeneration and metabolism in response to prominent superfamily members, myostatin and TGF-β1, were analysed, demonstrating the importance of this pathway in controlling how muscles grow and are regulated |
| Notes |
Submitted to the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University |
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Deakin University, Victoria, 2010 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-144) |
| Subject |
Insulin resistance -- Physiological effect.
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Muscles -- Regeneration.
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Transforming growth factors-beta.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
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Deakin University. School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
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