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Observational Study
. 2022 Aug 4;15(3):274-281.
doi: 10.2174/1874609815666220513141300.

Systemic Inflammation in Sarcopenia Alter Functional Capacity in Thai Community-dwelling Older People: A Preliminary Observational Study

Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat  1   2 , Chareeporn Akekawatchai  3   4
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Observational Study

Systemic Inflammation in Sarcopenia Alter Functional Capacity in Thai Community-dwelling Older People: A Preliminary Observational Study

Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat et al. Curr Aging Sci. .

Abstract

Background: Sarcopenia is linked to the loss of muscle mass in older adults, leading to impaired functional capacity and quality of life. In addition, this finding was recognized as an agerelated chronic inflammatory process. We aimed to determine the relationship between sarcopenia, functional capacity, and inflammatory biomarkers and subsequent prediction of inflammatory biomarkers in older adults.

Methods: A total of 126 women and men aged ≥ 60 years were enrolled. Participants were required to complete a handgrip dynamometer, 6-meter walk test, and bioimpedance analysis. Diagnosis was based on the definition of sarcopenia from the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. Prior to performing a 6-minute walking test (i.e., functional capacity testing), blood samples were drawn for a C-reactive protein (CRP) test.

Results: A total of 12.70% were categorized as having sarcopenia. Significant differences in CRP and functional capacity between the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups were found (p <.05). Older people with high CRP levels had significantly reduced functional capacity and slow gait speed.

Conclusions: Poor functional capacity was associated with increased CRP levels, which might be due to the development of age-related inflammation. Older patients with sarcopenia may be at higher risk for functional decline.

Keywords: Sarcopenia; community; functional capacity; inflammatory markers; older people; prevalence.

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Difference of Skeletal muscle index according to hs-CRP.
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Difference of handgrip strength according to hs-CRP.
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Difference of gait speed according to hs-CRP.
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Difference of walking distance according to hs-CRP.
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