Leucine supplements may combat muscle loss in older people
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Our abilities to synthesize protein typically decreases as we age and leads to sarcopenia – the loss of muscle mass associated with aging.
Posts Tagged ‘Protein’
When nerve meets muscle, biglycan seals the deal
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
In the absence of the protein biglycan, synapses at neuromuscular junctions in mice began to break up about five weeks after birth, according to a new study. Reintroducing byglycan helped fix the loss of synaptic stability in cell culture. The research may be relevant to efforts to treat motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gherig#39;s Disease) and spinal muscular ...
When nerve meets muscle, biglycan seals the deal
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
( Brown University ) In the absence of the protein biglycan, synapses at neuromuscular junctions in mice began to break up about five weeks after birth, according to a new study led by Brown University researchers. Reintroducing byglycan helped fix the loss of synaptic stability in cell culture. The research may be relevant to efforts to treat motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral ...
Muscle Maker Grill opens for business
Friday, January 20th, 2012
A restaurant chain is flexing its muscles in Lehigh County. The Muscle Maker Grill is officially open for business on Catasauqua Road in Hanover Township. The restaurant offers a variety of salads, burgers and wraps..all freshly prepared with healthy ingredients. The Muscle Maker Grill also sells protein smoothies and a full line of supplements.
Mouse Study Give Clues to Why Exercise Is Healthy
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified a protein in muscle cells that triggers some of the health benefits of exercise in mice.