The highly specialized nonmyelinating glial cells present at somatic peripheral nerve
endings, known collectively as terminal Schwann cells (TSCs), play critical roles in the …

Sarcopenia, an illness condition usually characterized by a loss of skeletal muscle mass and
muscle strength or function, is often associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders significantly burden patients and society, resulting in high
healthcare costs and productivity loss. These disorders are the leading cause of physical …

The specification of the forebrain relies on the precise regulation of WNT/ß-catenin
signalling to support neuronal progenitor cell expansion, patterning, and morphogenesis …

Skeletal muscles are composed of neuromuscular fiber bundles that combine the sensing
capability of muscle spindle fibers with the actuation function of muscle fibers. However, it is …

The mechanism of action of low-density lipoprotein receptor related protein 4 (LRP4) is
mediated largely via the Agrin-LRP4-MuSK signalling pathway in the nervous system. LRP4 …

Animal models of peripheral nerve injury (PNI) serve as the fundamental basis for the
investigations of nerve injury, regeneration, and neuropathic pain. The injury properties of …

Simple Summary Fish farming provides an efficient means of obtaining high-quality protein
for humans. However, the decreased growth rate of aquaculture fish due to germplasm …

Musculoskeletal basic science provides a foundation for clinical knowledge while fostering
innovation in the management of orthopaedic conditions. In the past year, several …

The concept of'tension in the relaxed muscle'or'the resistance felt by the examiner during
passive stretch of a joint when the muscles are at rest'(Campbell, WW; Barohn, 2019) is …