Identification and Characterization of Genomic Predictors of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity Using UK Biobank Data

Identification and Characterization of Genomic Predictors of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity Using UK Biobank Data

The substantial decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and gait speed is a sign of severe sarcopenia, which may partly depend on genetic risk factors. So far, hundreds of genome-wide significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with handgrip strength, lean mass and walking pace...

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Main Authors: Ekaterina A. Semenova, Erinija Pranckevičienė, Elvira A. Bondareva, Leysan J. Gabdrakhmanova, Ildus I. Ahmetov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sarcopenia
sarcopenic obesity
genetics
DNA
nutrition
physical activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/3/758

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