Does habitual Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis be Normal in Patients with Upper GI Cancer Cachexia?
Contrary to previous studies, there was no evidence of suppression of myofibrillar protein synthesis in patients with cancer cachexia. Our finding implies a small increase in muscle breakdown may account for muscle wasting.
Single-chain antibody directed against type IV collagenase might inhibit the development of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis.