title: Contraction-induced oxidants as mediators of adaptation and damage in skeletal muscle.
abstract: Contracting skeletal muscle generates reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS) that can induce changes in gene expression or cell damage depending upon the pattern of production and the endogenous protective systems. The hypothesis is presented that skeletal muscle uses contraction-induced ROS as signals to induce adaptive responses including maintenance of oxidant homeostasis and prevention of oxidative damage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Liverpool, England, UK.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Pattwell
authors.forename: Malcolm J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries* / Q000378:metabolism*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D026361:Reactive Nitrogen Species / Q000378:metabolism; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D015398:Signal Transduction
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D026361:Reactive Nitrogen Species; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species