Caveolin-3, a muscle-specific member of the caveolin family, is strongly localized to the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) in adult rat muscle fibers, where it co-localizes with alpha-bungarotoxin staining. In 24-month-old rats, less distinct staining corresponds with the normal aging changes in the NMJ. After denervation, the pattern and intensity of staining begin to break up as early as 3 days, ...
