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Mitochondrial DNA mutations, energy metabolism and apoptosis in aging muscle.
Ageing research reviews - 1 May 2006
Dirks Amie J, Hofer Tim, Marzetti Emanuele, Pahor Marco, Leeuwenburgh Christiaan
Abstract excerpt
Locomotor functional decline and loss in muscle mass with age is virtually a universal characteristic that has been documented in several species, including worms, fruit flies, rodents, non-human primates and humans. The age-related loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) represents an important risk factor for disability and mortality in older subjects and has been linked with cellular energy deficit and...
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