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Isometric and Eccentric Force Generation Assessment of Skeletal Muscles Isolated from Murine Models of Muscular Dystrophies

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Mouse Models of Muscle Fibrosis: Mechanisms, Methods, and Applications.

Sarah E DiIorio^1,2, Mia J Fowler¹, Bill Young¹

¹Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

|February 27, 2026

Summary

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Severe muscle injuries can lead to fibrosis, hindering regeneration. This review examines animal models for studying muscle fibrosis and repair, highlighting methods and outcomes to advance treatment strategies.

Keywords:

laceration mouse model muscle fibrosis myotoxin skeletal muscle volumetric muscle loss

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Sciences
Regenerative Medicine
Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

Skeletal muscle injuries are prevalent, with regeneration capacity limited in severe cases.
Severe trauma can cause muscle fibrosis, impairing structure and function.
Satellite cells are crucial for muscle repair but can be overwhelmed in major injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and analyze animal models for studying muscle fibrosis after traumatic injury.
To summarize the strengths and weaknesses of current models in understanding fibrosis and repair.
To identify key outcome measures and future research directions.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on animal models for muscle injury.
Focus on models relevant to traumatic injury, including volumetric muscle loss, laceration, and myotoxin injection.
Description of other relevant models like ischemia/reperfusion and crush injury.
Summary of histological, cellular, molecular, and functional outcome measures.

Main Results:

Various animal models exist for studying muscle injury, each with specific applications and limitations.
Volumetric muscle loss, laceration, and myotoxin injection are widely used for traumatic injury models.
Standardized outcome measures are crucial for comparing results across studies.
Current models provide insights into fibrosis development and repair mechanisms.

Conclusions:

Animal models are essential for understanding muscle injury, fibrosis, and regeneration.
Further research focusing on muscle fibrosis mechanisms is needed.
Translational studies are required to develop effective therapeutic strategies for reducing fibrosis and promoting muscle healing.