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Prevalence and association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with sarcopenia in older women depends on definition.
Scientific reports - 19 Feb 2020
Khanal Praval, He Lingxiao, Stebbings Georgina, Onambele-Pearson Gladys L, Degens Hans, Williams Alun, Thomis Martine, Morse Christopher I
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of sarcopenia depends on the definition used. There are, however, consistent sarcopenic characteristics, including a low muscle mass and muscle strength. Few studies have investigated the relationship between sarcopenia and genotype. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 307 community-dwelling ≥60-year-old women in South Cheshire, UK. Handgrip strength was assessed with a handgrip dynamometer...
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