Abstract

Introduction

Materials & Methods

Results

Discussion & Conclusion

References

Discussion
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- Prolonged half-relaxation time due to corticosteroid treatment may result from alterations in SERCA pump expression and mainly in SERCA 1

- The SERCA pump alterations due to corticosteroid treatment are in accordance with the selective diaphragm type II atrophy associated with corticosteroid treatment

- It is worthwhile to mention that the magnitude of SERCA pump alterations was more pronounced than expected on the basis of diaphragm atrophy, suggesting functional alterations of muscle fibers

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