Open AccessThe Effects of Ergogenic Compounds on Myogenic Satellite Cells
Author(s) -
Janet L. Vierck,
Deri L. Icenoggle,
Luke R. Bucci,
Michael V. Dodson
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/01.mss.0000065005.96298.01
Subject(s) - creatine , chemistry , in vitro , creatine monohydrate , cell growth , in vivo , medicine , stem cell , andrology , endocrinology , biochemistry , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , pathology , placebo , alternative medicine
A series of studies were conducted in which compounds commonly shown to be ergogenic aids for strength athletes if taken orally were evaluated for their ability to directly induce postnatal muscle stem cell proliferation or differentiation/fusion in vitro.