How does the absence of Protein Y affect muscle tissue?
Protein Y is hypothesized to play a critical role in muscle function. To explore this, scientists used immunohistochemistry to compare muscle tissues from wild-type and Protein Y knockout mice. The absence of Protein Y led to a marked increase in muscle fiber atrophy and fibrosis. The results indicate that Protein Y is essential for maintaining muscle integrity, and its deficiency could contribute to muscular dystrophies.
