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. 1997 Jun 29;352(1354):677–683. doi: 10.1098/rstb.1997.0049

Oxidative metabolism in muscle.

M Ferrari 1, T Binzoni 1, V Quaresima 1
PMCID: PMC1691965  PMID: 9232855

Abstract

Oxidative metabolism is the dominant source of energy for skeletal muscle. Near-infrared spectroscopy allows the non-invasive measurement of local oxygenation, blood flow and oxygen consumption. Although several muscle studies have been made using various near-infrared optical techniques, it is still difficult to interpret the local muscle metabolism properly. The main findings of near-infrared spectroscopy muscle studies in human physiology and clinical medicine are summarized. The advantages and problems of near-infrared spectroscopy measurements, in resting and exercising skeletal muscles studies, are discussed through some representative examples.

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