Muscle strength and qualitative Myosin Heavy Chain isoform mRNA expression in the elderly after moderate- and high-intensity weight training

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 327-339

  Willoughby, Darryn S ^a   Pelsue, Stephen C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Gene expression; Muscle function; Muscle strength

Indexed keywords

EID: 0000672579     PISSN: 10638652     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/japa.6.4.327     Document Type: Article

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