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Identification of a Risk Allele at SLC41A3 and a Protective Allele HLA-DPB1*02:01 Associated with Sarcopenia in Japanese.
Gerontology - 1 Jan 2025
Furutani Motoki, Kimura Tetsuaki, Fukunaga Koya, Suganuma Mutsumi, Takemura Marie, Matsui Yasumoto, Satake Shosuke, Nakano Yukiko, Mushiroda Taisei, Niida Shumpei, Ozaki Kouichi, Hosoyama Tohru, Shigemizu Daichi
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INTRODUCTION: Age-related alterations in muscle tissue morphology and function, as well as chronic pro-inflammatory conditions, contribute to the development of sarcopenia. To elucidate the multidimensional pathogenesis of sarcopenia, we performed a comprehensive genetic analysis, including common variants, rare variants, and human leukemia antigen (HLA). METHODS: A total of 129 older adults were analyzed using...
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