Soluble activin receptor type IIB increases forward pulling tension in the mdx mouse
- 1 April 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Muscle & Nerve
- Vol. 43 (5), 694-699
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.21944
Abstract
Introduction: In this study we investigated the action of RAP‐031, a soluble activin receptor type IIB (ActRIIB) comprised of a form of the ActRIIB extracellular domain linked to a murine Fc, and the NF‐κB inhibitor, ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), on the whole body strength of mdx mice. Methods: The whole body tension (WBT) method of assessing the forward pulling tension (FPT) exerted by dystrophic (mdx ) mice was used. Results: RAP‐031 produced a 41% increase in body mass and a 42.5% increase in FPT without altering the FPT normalized for body mass (WBT). Coadministration of RAP‐031 with UDCA produced increases in FPT that were associated with an increase in WBT. Conclusions: Myostatin inhibition increases muscle mass without altering the fundamental weakness characteristic of dystrophic muscle. Cotreatment with an NF‐κB inhibitor potentiates the effects of myostatin inhibition in improving FPT in mdx mice. Muscle Nerve, 2011Keywords
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