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METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
Volume 62, Issue 12, Pages 1718-1729Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2013.06.005
Keywords
Mice; Catabolic; Body composition; Functionality; Protein degradation
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- National Research Foundation of Korea
- Korean Government [NRF-2010-356-G00014]
- Florida State University and Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
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Objective. To investigate the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on body composition, muscle mass and physical performance under catabolic versus normal training conditions. Materials/Methods. Mice were divided into four groups (n = 10/group): 1) ALT = ad libitum + trained (1 h/d for 3 d/wk); 2) ALTH = ALT + HMB (0.5 g/kg BW/d); 3) C = calorie restricted (-30%) + trained (6 h/d, 6 d/wk); and 4) CH = C + HMB. Repeated in vivo assessments included body composition, grip strength and sensorimotor coordination before and after the experimental protocol, while in vitro analyses included muscle wet weights, expression of selected genes and proteins regulating muscle mass, and myofiber cross-sectional area. ANOVAs were used with significance set at p < 0.05. Results. ALTH had greater lean mass than ALT and sensorimotor function increased in ALTH, but decreased in ALT under normal training conditions. Grip strength decreased only in C, but was maintained in CH. Gastrocnemius mass and myofiber CSA were greater in CH than C following catabolic conditions. Gastrocnemius atrogin-1 mRNA expression was elevated in C but not in CH compared to all other groups whereas atrogin-1 protein levels showed no significant changes. Conclusion. HMB improves body composition and sensorimotor function during normal training and attenuates muscle mass and strength loss during catabolic conditions. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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