Cross-talk between the calpain and caspase-3 proteolytic systems in the diaphragm during prolonged mechanical ventilation

Both high level pressure support ventilation and controlled mechanical ventilation induce diaphragm dysfunction and atrophy

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Oxidative stress is required for mechanical ventilation-induced protease activation in the diaphragm

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Caspase and calpain activation both contribute to sepsis-induced diaphragmatic weakness

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Bid truncation mediated by caspases-3 and -9 in vinorelbine-induced apoptosis

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Xanthine oxidase contributes to mechanical ventilation-induced diaphragmatic oxidative stress and contractile dysfunction

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Rapid Disuse Atrophy of Diaphragm Fibers in Mechanically Ventilated Humans

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