Diabetes and Obesity Regulated gene gain-of-function effect on skeletal muscle
Summary:
Analysis of quadriceps from a muscle-specific, Diabetes and Obesity Regulated gene (DOR; also named Tp53inp2) overexpression line (SKM-Tg). DOR gain of function causes a reduction in muscle mass. Results provide insight into the functional role of DOR in skeletal muscle.
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