The role of capillaries is to serve as the interface for delivery of oxygen and removal of
metabolites to/from tissues. During the past decade there has been a proliferation of studies …

It is widely acknowledged that maintenance of muscle, size, strength and endurance is
necessary for quality of life and the role that skeletal muscle microcirculation plays in muscle …

Skeletal muscle is highly irrigated by blood vessels. Beyond oxygen and nutrient supply,
new vessel functions have been identified. This review presents vessel microanatomy and …

August Krogh twice won the prestigious international Steegen Prize, for nitrogen metabolism
(1906) and overturning the concept of active transport of gases across the pulmonary …

Hypoxia, defined as a reduced oxygen availability, can be observed in many tissues in
response to various physiological and pathological conditions. As a hallmark of the altitude …

Obesity is a major global health issue and a primary risk factor for metabolic-related
disorders. While physical inactivity is one of the main contributors to obesity, it is a …

A detailed vascular visualization and adequate quantification is essential for the proper
assessment of novel angiomodulating strategies. Here, we introduce an ex vivo micro …

Background In orthopedics, the treatment of implant-associated infections represents a high
challenge. Especially, potent antibacterial effects at implant surfaces can only be achieved …

Aim To explore the role of tonic motor unit activity in body temperature control. Methods
Motor unit activity in soleus and several other skeletal muscles was recorded …

Appropriate nutritional preparation for a high-mountain expedition can contribute to the
prevention of nutritional deficiencies affecting the deterioration of health and performance …