Myostatin

**Definition:** A growth differentiation factor that is a potent inhibitor of SKELETAL MUSCLE growth. It may play a role in the regulation of MYOGENESIS and in muscle maintenance during adulthood.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.954.300.925 - D12.776.467.942.300.925 - D23.529.942.300.925

**Synonyms:** - GDF-8 - Growth Differentiation Factor 8