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Genetic Associations with Aging Muscle: A Systematic Review.
Cells - 19 Dec 2019
Pratt Jedd, Boreham Colin, Ennis Sean, Ryan Anthony W, De Vito Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
The age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength and function known as 'sarcopenia' is associated with multiple adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, functional disability and mortality. While skeletal muscle properties are known to be highly heritable, evidence regarding the specific genes underpinning this heritability is currently inconclusive. This review aimed to...
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