Histological Changes in Small Intestine and Vastus Lateralis of Male Swiss Albino Mice after Fenoterol Administration

The protein anabolic and hypertrophic effects of fenoterol in skeletal and smooth muscles have been confirmed from an increase in tissue mass following drug administration. Based upon anabolic properties, β-agonists have been proposed as valuable adjunct to the treatment of muscle wasting conditions. The aim of the study was to ascertain the effect of fenoterol on vastus lateralis and small intestine morphology. Equimolar dose of fenoterol was administred to mice for 28 days to see its effects on vastus lateralis and small intestine in order to test the hypothesis that fenoterol would produce powerful anabolic and ergogenic effects.