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Association of serum growth differentiation factor-15 with eGFR and hemoglobin in healthy older females

Geriatrics
Author
Yazawa et al.
Used Parameters : SMI, BFM

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Japan

Journal : IJC Heart & Vasculature

Purpose Anemia and sarcopenia associated with renal dysfunction caused by cytokine imbalance can contribute to decreased quality of life for older individuals. Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) is associated with renal dysfunction, although whether it is related to anemia or sarcopenia is unclear. In this study we examined the association of GDF-15 with renal function, hemoglobin and sarcopenia in healthy community-dwelling older females in Japan. Methods A total of 66 healthy older community-dwelling females …
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