transition between fast and slow fiber

I. Involved cell types

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No. of supported studies
Group 111 studies
Group 26 studies
Group 35 studies
Group 47 studies

II. Literature review

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Nametransition between fast and slow fiber
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Biological process

Exact synonym

transition between fast and slow fibre, transition fast-slow fiber, transition fast-slow fibre

Description

The process of conversion of fast-contracting muscle fibers to a slower character. This may involve slowing of contractile rate, slow myosin gene induction, increase in oxidative metabolic properties, altered electrophysiology and altered innervation. This process also regulates skeletal muscle adapatation.

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