Expression of genes in the skeletal muscle of individuals with cachexia/sarcopenia: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND:Cachexia occurs in individuals affected by chronic diseases in which systemic inflammation leads to fatigue, debilitation, decreased physical activity and sarcopenia. The pathogenesis of cachexia-associated sarcopenia is not fully understood. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this systematic review i...

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Main Authors: Cecily A Byrne, Amy T McNeil, Timothy J Koh, Amelia F Brunskill, Giamila Fantuzzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222345