Objective As we age, our muscles become smaller and weaker. Muscle is more susceptible to exercise induced damage and recovery from damage is severely impaired. The host laboratory has demonstrated that increased expression of the HSP70 protein protects against this dysfunction. The aim of this project is to examine the molecular basis of this protection. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteins Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-6. - Key action The Ageing Population and Disabilities Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Address Duncan building, daulby street L69 3GA Liverpool GB See on map EU contribution € 0,00