Table III.
Relative expression levels of MSTN, MGF and IGF-1 mRNA in muscle fibers of the different treatment groups.
| Gene | BC+Non-EMS | BC+EMS | SP+Non-EMS | SP+EMS | SN+Non-EMS | SN+EMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSTN | 1.00±0.00 | 0.59±0.14 | 0.80±0.17 | 0.48±0.31 | 3.32±1.40 | 1.45±0.81 |
| MGF | 1.00±0.00 | 1.35±0.56 | 1.18±0.28 | 1.66±0.75 | 1.02±0.58 | 2.76±1.00 |
| IGF-1 | 1.00±0.00 | 1.34±0.39 | 1.05±0.25 | 1.74±1.16 | 1.32±0.52 | 2.71±1.36 |
MSTN, myostatin; MGF, mechano growth factor; IGF-1, insulin-like growth factor 1; BC, blank control; SP, sham procedure; SN, sciatic neurectomy; EMS, electrical muscle stimulation.