- Schuelke, M., Wagner, K. R., Stolz, L. E., Hübner, C., Riebel, T., Kömen, W., … Lee, S.-J. (2004). Myostatin Mutation Associated with Gross Muscle Hypertrophy in a Child. New England Journal of Medicine, 350(26), 2682–2688. https://t.co/N8ISYrDsVQ
Myostatin mutation associated with gross muscle hypertrophy in a child.
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The discussions reflect a generally positive and intrigued attitude, with comments like 'Superman is real' and mentions of the child's capabilities, indicating interest and engagement. The tone combines casual amazement with scientific curiosity, emphasizing the mutation's implications for therapy and understanding muscle development, which supports the high impact score.
Most discussions recognize the significance of the research, supporting its implications for muscle growth and potential therapies.
Participants show moderate curiosity, with remarks like noting the child's ability to lift weights and recognizing the novelty of the mutation.
Posts delve into the biology of the mutation, such as comments on muscle regulation and the case's implications for understanding muscle disorders.
The discussions highlight the potential influence of this research on medical approaches to muscle wasting and genetic research.
Abstract in brief
- The text discusses a case involving a child who has a mutation in the myostatin gene, which leads to significantly increased muscle growth, known as hypertrophy.
- Myostatin is a protein that normally helps regulate muscle growth by limiting muscle size, so a mutation can cause muscles to grow abnormally large.
- This case highlights the potential genetic factors behind muscle development and could have implications for understanding muscle disorders or developing therapies for muscle growth.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyMyostatin mutation associated with gross muscle hypertrophy in a child. The authors explain that muscle wasting and weakness are some of the most common inherited and acquired disorders and include muscular dystrophies, cachexia, and age-related atrophy.
Superman is real. . Myostatin Mutation Associated with Gross Muscle Hypertrophy in a Child | NEJM https://t.co/2YqnD6vHnW https://t.co/6q6nTkwIPK
At 4.5 yrs of age, he can hold two 3-kg dumbbells in horizontal suspension with arms extended
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At 4.5 yrs of age, he can hold two 3-kg dumbbells in horizontal suspension with arms extended
Superman is real. . Myostatin Mutation Associated with Gross Muscle Hypertrophy in a Child | NEJM https://t.co/2YqnD6vHnW https://t.co/6q6nTkwIPK
- Schuelke, M., Wagner, K. R., Stolz, L. E., Hübner, C., Riebel, T., Kömen, W., … Lee, S.-J. (2004). Myostatin Mutation Associated with Gross Muscle Hypertrophy in a Child. New England Journal of Medicine, 350(26), 2682–2688. https://t.co/N8ISYrDsVQ
Myostatin mutation associated with gross muscle hypertrophy in a child. The authors explain that muscle wasting and weakness are some of the most common inherited and acquired disorders and include muscular dystrophies, cachexia, and age-related atrophy.
Myostatin Mutation Associated with Gross Muscle Hypertrophy in a Child | NEJM https://t.co/p8uRVPhtGt
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