Muscle immobilization delays abrupt change in myoglobin saturation at onset of muscle contraction

• Main Authors: Hisashi Takakura (Author), Tatsuya Yamada (Author), Yasuro Furuichi (Author), Takeshi Hashimoto (Author), Satoshi Iwase (Author), Thomas Jue (Author), Kazumi Masuda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Hindlimb immobilization (IM) produces a decrease in functional oxidative capacity as well as morphological changes in muscles. However, the effect of IM on the mechanism of O2 supply to mitochondria in muscle tissue during muscle contraction is unknown, especially the contribution of myoglobin (Mb)...