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To investigate the mechanisms underlying muscle atrophy in the gastrocnemius muscle induced by hindlimb unloading.

March 30, 2026

Mechanisms of Rat Gastrocnemius Muscular Atrophy Induced by Hindlimb Unloading

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To investigate the mechanisms underlying muscle atrophy in the gastrocnemius muscle induced by hindlimb unloading.
Metabolic analysis of muscle tissue samples
Comparative observations of loaded vs. unloaded muscle
Potential biomarker identification for muscle atrophy
Significant metabolic changes observed in the gastrocnemius muscle after hindlimb unloading
Identified potential biomarkers related to muscle atrophy
Insights suggest implications for astronaut health monitoring and clinical treatment applications

Abstract

The present study elucidated the potential mechanism of HLU-induced muscle atrophy at the metabolic level. These findings may supply potential biomarkers for astronaut health monitoring and be useful for clinical muscle atrophy treatment. Liu L, Cui Y, Wu R, Yang J, Li Y. Mechanisms of rat gastrocnemius muscular atrophy induced by hindlimb unloading. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026; 97(4):226-234.

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Lingying Liu

Yaoyuan Cui

Ruipeng Wu

Beijing Institute of Technology

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Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance

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