Common synaptic inputs and persistent inward currents of vastus lateralis motor units are reduced in older male adults
(2024)
Journal Article
Guo, Y., Jones, E. J., Škarabot, J., Inns, T. B., Phillips, B. E., Atherton, P. J., & Piasecki, M. (2024). Common synaptic inputs and persistent inward currents of vastus lateralis motor units are reduced in older male adults. GeroScience, 46, 3249-3261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-024-01063-w
Although muscle atrophy may partially account for age-related strength decline, it is further influenced by alterations of neural input to muscle. Persistent inward currents (PIC) and the level of common synaptic inputs to motoneurons influence neuro... Read More about Common synaptic inputs and persistent inward currents of vastus lateralis motor units are reduced in older male adults.