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Treatment with ActRIIB-mFc Produces Myofiber Growth and Improves Lifespan in the \u3cem\u3eActa1\u3c/em\u3e H40Y Murine Model of Nemaline Myopathy [PDF]

, 2016
Allen, Kenneth P., Beggs, Alan H., Dasgupta, Mahua, Fitts, Robert, Hardeman, Edna C., Hoffmann, Raymond G., Lawlor, Michael W., Liu, Fujun, Meng, Hui, Pearsall, R. Scott, Tinklenberg, Jennifer, Yang, Lin   +11 more
core   +1 more source

A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett, Maxwell Hammond, Niloufar Seyfi, Amirreza Fahim Golestaneh, Venanzio Cichella, Caterina Lamuta   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular pathways involved in the control of contractile and metabolic properties of skeletal muscle fibers as potential therapeutic targets for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [PDF]

Front Physiol
Bonato A, Raparelli G, Caruso M.
europepmc   +1 more source

Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of lengthening velocity on the generation of eccentric force by slow-twitch muscle fibers in long stretches. [PDF]

Pflugers Arch
Weidner S, Tomalka A, Rode C, Siebert T.
europepmc   +1 more source

Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
wiley   +1 more source

Endurance exercise with reduced muscle glycogen content influences substrate utilization and attenuates acute mTORC1- and autophagic signaling in human type I and type II muscle fibers. [PDF]

Skelet Muscle
Horwath O, Cornet L, Strömlind H, Moberg M, Edman S, Söderlund K, Checa A, Ruas JL, Blomstrand E.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

MyoV: a deep learning-based tool for the automated quantification of muscle fibers. [PDF]

Brief Bioinform
Gu S, Wen C, Xiao Z, Huang Q, Jiang Z, Liu H, Gao J, Li J, Sun C, Yang N.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source