Characterization of the Mouse as a Model for Ground-Based Musculoskeletal Spaceflight Research
Gardner, John Russell
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Description
Title
Characterization of the Mouse as a Model for Ground-Based Musculoskeletal Spaceflight Research
Author(s)
Gardner, John Russell
Issue Date
1999
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Joan Dawson
Bahr, Janice
Department of Study
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Discipline
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Biology, Animal Physiology
Language
eng
Abstract
In summary, this work describes the successful use of the mouse as an experimental animal for ground-based spaceflight research. Changes induced by simulated-microgravity in muscle and bone morphology and composition can be readily studied without actual spaceflight using hindlimb-suspension.
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