SARCOPENIA, TELOMERE LENGTH AND MORTALITY: NHANES 1999–2002

Background: Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of muscle mass or function with aging and is associated with adverse outcomes. Telomere shortening is associated with chronic diseases yet its relationship with sarcopenia is unknown. Methods: Adults ≥60years from the 1999–2002 National Health and Nutrit...

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Published in:Innov Aging
Main Authors: Batsis, J.A., Mackenzie, T.A., Emeny, R.T., Rippberger, P., Lopez-Jimenez, F., Bartels, S.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Oxford University Press 2017
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6242669/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.773
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