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Signaling Pathways Controlling Muscle Fiber Size and Type In Response To Nerve Activity

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Skeletal Muscle Plasticity in Health and Disease

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    Stefano Schiaffino, Marco Sandri & Marta Murgia

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Schiaffino, S., Sandri, M., Murgia, M. (2006). Signaling Pathways Controlling Muscle Fiber Size and Type In Response To Nerve Activity. In: Bottinelli, R., Reggiani, C. (eds) Skeletal Muscle Plasticity in Health and Disease. Advances in Muscle Research, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-5177-8_4

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