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Organ structure

Motor units

Units comprising an alpha-motor neuron, its axonal territory, neuromuscular junctions and innervated muscle fibers

Hypotheses on this target 1

Motor unitsFunction restoration. Hypotheses on this target 0Remodelling. Hypotheses on this target 0Tissue graft. Hypotheses on this target 11Load normalisation. Hypotheses on this target 0

Tissue graft1

  • Replacing fat reserves and complete movement units is enough to prevent lasting decline

    Where this hypothesis actsEach quadriceps and soleus muscle on both sides of the body at age 60

    What is proposedReplace 20% of complete motor units in each selected muscle

    With whatNot stated in the record

    HowOne initial replacement including alpha-motor neurons, axonal territories, neuromuscular junctions and innervated myofibers; no scheduled repeat

    Possible resultPossible preservation of movement and recovery that limits inactivity-driven multisystem decline

    2026-09-18