The association of sarcopenia, telomere length, and mortality: data from the NHANES 1999–2002
The association of sarcopenia, telomere length, and mortality: data from the NHANES 1999–2002
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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English
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Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of muscle mass or function with aging and is associated with adverse outcomes. Telomere shortening is associated with mortality, yet its relationship with sarcopenia is unknown.
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Adults ≥60 years from the 1999–2002 NHANES with body composition measures were identified....
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The association of sarcopenia, telomere length, and mortality: data from the NHANES 1999–2002
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5809180
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5809180
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0954-3007
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1476-5640
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10.1038/s41430-017-0011-z
