Molecular Research on Skeletal Muscle Biology

Dear Colleagues,

Skeletal muscle biology is a fascinating world that belongs to the fields of muscles, aging, kinesiology, and regenerative medicine. Biological studies on skeletal muscle underlie a wide range of physiological processes, such as the development and normal functioning of skeletal muscles, and may participate in or even cause progressive changes in pathophysiology. Skeletal muscle atrophy and dysfunction are common features of many disorders. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular dystrophy and an X-linked progressive muscle-wasting disease.

Our goals include attempting to understand the molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle development and to develop novel therapeutic methods for muscular dystrophy.

Dr. Atsushi Asakura
Guest Editor

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