Association between the 110‐kDa C‐terminal agrin fragment and skeletal muscle decline among community‐dwelling older women
Kuniyasu Kamiya,
Takahiro Tachiki,
Yuho Sato
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundC‐terminal agrin fragment (CAF) is a biomarker for neuromuscular junction degradation. This study aimed to investigate whether 110‐kDa CAF (CAF110) was associated with the presence and incidence of low muscle mass and strength.MethodsThis cross‐sectional retrospective cohort study comprised women aged ≥65 years. We measured muscle mass using a dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry scanner, hand‐grip strength, and blood sampling between 2011 and 2012. A follow‐up study with the same measurements was conduc… Show more
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