Sarcopenia and Frailty in Liver Cirrhosis
Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body, and skeletal muscle atrophy results from a shift in the balance of protein synthesis and degradation toward protein breakdown. Primary sarcopenia is defined as a loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength or physical function due to aging, and seconda...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/5/399 |