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Introduction
Myostatin, also known as growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), is a transforming growth factor- (TGF-) family member that has been identified as a strong inhibitor of muscle growth.[1]
References
- ↑ McPherron AC, Lawler AM, Lee SJ. Regulation of skeletal muscle mass in mice by a new TGF-beta superfamily member. Nature. 1997 May 1;387(6628):83-90. PMID:9139826 doi:10.1038/387083a0
