Higher levels of tumor necrosis factor β are associated with frailty in socially vulnerable community-dwelling older adults

Higher levels of tumor necrosis factor β are associated with frailty in socially vulnerable community-dwelling older adults

Abstract Background The complex physiology underpinning the frailty syndrome is responsible for the absence of robust biomarkers that can be used for screening, diagnostic and/or prognostic purposes and has made clinical implementation difficult. Considering socially vulnerable populations, who have...

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Main Authors: Carla M. C. Nascimento, Marisa S. Zazzetta, Grace A. O. Gomes, Fabiana S. Orlandi, Karina Gramani-Say, Fernando A. Vasilceac, Aline C. M. Gratão, Sofia C. I. Pavarini, Marcia R. Cominetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aging
Biomarkers
Older people
Frailty
Tumor necrosis factor β
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0961-6

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