Multiple Pathways to the Same End: Mechanisms of Myonuclear Apoptosis in Sarcopenia of Aging

Sarcopenia, the age-related decline in muscle mass and function, represents a significant health issue due to the high prevalence of frailty and disability associated with this condition. Nevertheless, the cellular mechanisms responsible for the loss of muscle mass in old age are still largely unkno...

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Main Authors: Emanuele Marzetti, Giuseppe Privitera, Vincenzo Simili, Stephanie E. Wohlgemuth, Lorenzo Aulisa, Marco Pahor, Christiaan Leeuwenburgh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2010.27