Network modules uncover mechanisms of skeletal muscle dysfunction in COPD patients

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients often show skeletal muscle dysfunction that has a prominent negative impact on prognosis. The study aims to further explore underlying mechanisms of skeletal muscle dysfunction as a characteristic systemic effect of COPD, pote...

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Main Authors: Ákos Tényi, Isaac Cano, Francesco Marabita, Narsis Kiani, Susana G. Kalko, Esther Barreiro, Pedro de Atauri, Marta Cascante, David Gomez-Cabrero, Josep Roca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-018-1405-y