The morphological change in the diaphragma and soleus on rats after mechanical ventilation.

Conclusions: Diaphragm atrophy and injury appeared to be more susceptible to MV, which might be mediated by autophagy pathway. The signaling associated with diaphragm atrophy during MV may involve different mechanisms from other skeletal muscle.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Mechanisms of Lung Injury and Repair Source Type: research