Estrogen receptor beta is involved in skeletal muscle hypertrophy induced by the phytoecdysteroid ecdysterone

Kristina Parr, Maria; Zhao, Piwen; Haupt, Oliver; Tchoukouegno Ngueu, Sandrine; Hengevoß, Jonas; Heinrich Fritzemeier, Karl; Piechotta, M.; E. Schlörer, Nils; Muhn, Peter; Zheng, Wenya; Xie, Mingyong; Diel, Patrick

doi:10.1002/mnfr.201300806

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Estrogen receptor beta is involved in skeletal muscle hypertrophy induced by the phytoecdysteroid ecdysterone

Published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research • Jun 27, 2014

Authors:

Maria Kristina Parr

Piwen Zhao

Oliver Haupt

Abstract

SCOPE: The phytoectysteroid ecdysterone (Ecdy) was reported to stimulate protein synthesis and enhance physical performance. The aim of this study was to investigate underlying molecular mechanisms particularly the role of ER beta (ERβ). RESULTS: In male rats, Ecdy treatment increased muscle fiber s...

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Endocrinology

Internal medicine

Muscle hypertrophy

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