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ArticleFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2022

A new type of simulated partial gravity apparatus for rats based on a pully-spring system.

Shenke Zhang, Takuya Adachi, Shengli Zhang, Yukari Yoshida, Akihisa Takahashi

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Article in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Shenke ZhangGraduate School of Medicine Medical Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan.
Takuya AdachiGraduate School of Medicine Medical Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan.
Shengli ZhangGraduate School of Medicine Medical Sciences, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan.
Yukari YoshidaGunma University Heavy Ion Medical Center, Maebashi, Japan.
Akihisa TakahashiGunma University Heavy Ion Medical Center, Maebashi, Japan.
Gunma University · JPGunma University Hospital · JP

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The return to the Moon and the landing on Mars has emphasized the need for greater attention to the effects of partial gravity on human health. Here, we sought to devise a new type of simulated partial gravity apparatus that could more efficiently and accurately provide a partial gravity environment for rat hindlimbs. The new apparatus uses a pulley system and tail suspension to create the simulated partial gravity of the rat's hind limbs by varying the weight in a balance container attached to the pulley system. An experiment was designed to verify the reliability and stability of the new apparatus. In this experiment, 25 seven-week-old male Wistar Hannover rats were randomly divided into five groups (

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PMID36120559
PMCPMC9472129
OpenAlexW4293741240

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