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Impact of Cortisol on Reduction in Muscle Strength and Mass: A Mendelian Randomization Study.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 24 Mar 2022
Katsuhara Shunsuke, Yokomoto-Umakoshi Maki, Umakoshi Hironobu, Matsuda Yayoi, Iwahashi Norifusa, Kaneko Hiroki, Ogata Masatoshi, Fukumoto Tazuru, Terada Eriko, Sakamoto Ryuichi, Ogawa Yoshihiro
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Prolonged exposure to pathological cortisol, as in Cushing's syndrome causes various age-related disorders, including sarcopenia. However, it is unclear whether mild cortisol excess, for example, accelerates sarcopenia due to aging or chronic stress. OBJECTIVE: We used Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to assess whether cortisol was causally associated with muscle strength and mass. METHODS: Three...
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