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Plasma amino acid signature for sarcopenic phenotypes in community-dwelling octogenarians: Results from the Kawasaki Aging Wellbeing Project.
Experimental gerontology - 1 Jul 2023
Osawa Yusuke, Candia Julián, Abe Yukiko, Tajima Takayuki, Oguma Yuko, Arai Yasumichi
Abstract excerpt
Sarcopenia is one of the primary risk factors for various adverse health events in later life. However, its pathophysiology in the very old population remains unclear. Hence, this study aimed to examine whether plasma free amino acids (PFAAs) correlate with major sarcopenic phenotypes (i.e., muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance) in community-dwelling adults aged 85-89 years living in Japan....
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