Caloric restriction effect on aged skeletal muscle
Summary:
Analysis of aged skeletal muscles of C57BL/6NHsd animals fed a calorie-restricted diet. Caloric restriction extends the life of this strain by 40%. Results provide insight into the molecular basis of mammalian aging.
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