Fetal exposure to a maternal low-protein diet during mid-gestation results in muscle-specific effects on fibre type composition in young rats
(2007)
Journal Article
Mallinson, J. E., Sculley, D. V., Craigon, J., Plant, R., Langley-Evans, S. C., & Brameld, J. M. (2007). Fetal exposure to a maternal low-protein diet during mid-gestation results in muscle-specific effects on fibre type composition in young rats. British Journal of Nutrition, 98(2), 292-299. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114507701678
This study assessed the impact of reduced dietary protein during specific periods of fetal life upon muscle fibre development in young rats. Pregnant rats were fed a control or low-protein (LP) diet at early (days 0-7 gestation, LPEarly), mid (days 8... Read More about Fetal exposure to a maternal low-protein diet during mid-gestation results in muscle-specific effects on fibre type composition in young rats.