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Editorial
. 2021 Mar 16;22(6):3032.
doi: 10.3390/ijms22063032.

Molecular Mechanism and Pathogenesis of Sarcopenia: An Overview

Anna Picca  1   2 , Riccardo Calvani  1   2
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Molecular Mechanism and Pathogenesis of Sarcopenia: An Overview

Anna Picca et al. Int J Mol Sci. .

Abstract

Sarcopenia involves a progressive age-related decline of skeletal muscle mass and strength/function [...].

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