Plasma CAF22 Levels as a Useful Predictor of Muscle Health in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Skeletal muscle dysfunction and reduced physical capacity are characteristic features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the search for a reliable biomarker to assess muscle health in CODP remains elusive. We analyzed the course of hand-grip strength (HGS) and appendicular ske...

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Main Authors: Rizwan Qaisar, Asima Karim, Tahir Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/7/166