Muscle hypertrophy (MSLHP) is defined as an increase in muscle mass, as a result of an increase in the size of pre-existing muscle fibers. A myostatin mutation in a child with muscle hypertrophy has been identified. Myostatin, a member of the TGF-beta superfamily, is a potent negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. Myostatin inactivation can induce muscle hypertrophy.
Category
Musculoskeletal disease
Brite
Human diseases in ICD-11 classification [BR:br08403]
15 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue
Soft tissue disorders
Disorders of muscles
FB32 Certain specified disorders of muscle
H02452 Muscle hypertrophy
Pathway-based classification of diseases [BR:br08402]
Signal transduction
nt06507 TGFB signaling
H02452 Muscle hypertrophy