Invited Editorial on "Skeletal Muscle Signature of a Champion Sprint Runner"

Trappe et al report skeletal muscle characteristics of an elite sprint runner. Based on muscle biopsy samples from the vastus lateralis, Trappe et al described a unique athletic profile in terms of myosin heavy chain isoform distribution as well as single fiber contractile function. Taken together,...

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Published in:Journal of applied physiology (1985) 2015-06, Vol.118 (12), p.1447-1448
Main Authors: Hecksteden, Anne, Theisen, Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Humans
Male
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal - physiology
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal - ultrastructure
Muscle, Skeletal - anatomy & histology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Running
Running - physiology
Skeletal system
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Summary:Trappe et al report skeletal muscle characteristics of an elite sprint runner. Based on muscle biopsy samples from the vastus lateralis, Trappe et al described a unique athletic profile in terms of myosin heavy chain isoform distribution as well as single fiber contractile function. Taken together, the present case report is a very interesting and valuable addition to the insight into the muscular underpinnings of outstanding athletic capacity.
ISSN:8750-7587
1522-1601
DOI:10.1152/japplphysiol.00102.2015