The effect of strength training on muscle cellular stress in prostate cancer patients on ADT

Background Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (PCa) is associated with several side effects, including loss of muscle mass. Muscle atrophy is associated with reduced mitochondrial function and increased muscle cellular stress that may be counteracted by strength training. Thus, t...

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Main Authors: T S Nilsen, L Thorsen, C Kirkegaard, I Ugelstad, S D Fosså, T Raastad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2016-05-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:http://www.endocrineconnections.com/content/5/2/74.full