mRNA expressions of the autophagy markers in the experimental groups.

<p>LC3B (A), Beclin-1 (B), Bnip3 (C), p62 (D) and Cathepsin L (E) mRNA levels in the soleus muscle of the experimental groups. Data are expressed as the mean ± SD, *p<0.05 versus Control; **p<0.01 versus Control; ^#p<0.05 versus LPD+KA; ^##p<0.01 versus LPD+KA. NPD, normal protein diet; LPD, low-protein diet; LPD+KA, low-protein diet supplemented with ketoacids.