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Review
. 2009 Jan-Feb;44(1-2):106-11.
doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2008.05.003. Epub 2008 May 17.

Age-related muscle dysfunction

LaDora V Thompson  1
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Review

Age-related muscle dysfunction

LaDora V Thompson. Exp Gerontol. 2009 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Aging is associated with a progressive decline of muscle mass, strength, and quality, a condition described as sarcopenia of aging. Despite the significance of skeletal muscle atrophy, the mechanisms responsible for the deterioration of muscle performance are only partially understood. The purpose of this review is to highlight cellular, molecular, and biochemical changes that contribute to age-related muscle dysfunction.

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