The role of mitochondria in aging of skeletal muscle.

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Aging can be characterized as a time dependent decline of maximal functionality that affects tissues and organs of the whole body. Such is induced by the progressive loss of redundant components and leads to an increased susceptibility to disease and risk of death. Regarding the aging of skeletal muscle, it has been pointed out that mitochondria is a key factor behind the loss of redundancy and functionality,...

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