Abstract:Loss of skeletal muscle mass has a profound effect on daily life for the elderly and patients with serious diseases. We hypothesized that acupuncture is an alternative strategy for preventing skeletal muscle atrophy. In this study, we investigated the effect of acupuncture on two different mouse models of skeletal muscle atrophy: hindlimb suspension (HS) and spiral wire immobilization (SWI). Acupuncture was performed on the gastrocnemius muscle for 30 minutes every day. Muscle wet weight was significantly redu… Show more
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