Abstract
This review presents the hypothesis that muscle is a source of secreted factors (myokines) that can influence bone mass in both positive and negative ways. Growth factor secretion by muscle may therefore be one pathway through which mechanical signals are transduced biologically.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-47 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- FGF-2
- IGF-1
- muscle injury
- myostatin
- periosteum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation