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[The isolated perfused hindlimb of the rat. Method and use]
1Institut für Physiologische Chemie II, Universität Düsseldorf.
Abstract:
Diaphragm and isolated perfused hindquarter of rat are among the most thoroughly studied skeletal muscle preparations. Preparation and perfusion techniques are described. The preparation is characterized with respect to tissue and muscle fiber type composition as well as functional metabolic parameters. Some applications are demonstrated.