Increasing autophagy does not affect neurogenic muscle atrophy

• Main Authors: Eva Pigna (Author), Krizia Sanna (Author), Dario Coletti (Author), Zhenlin Li (Author), Ara Parlakian (Author), Sergio Adamo (Author), Viviana Moresi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Physiological autophagy plays a crucial role in the regulation of muscle mass and metabolism, while the excessive induction or the inhibition of the autophagic flux contributes to the progression of several diseases. Autophagy can be activated by different stimuli, including cancer, exercise, calori...