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Lack of association between circulating apelin level and frailty-related functional parameters in older adults: a cross-section

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Jang et al.
Used Parameters : ASMI, MM

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Korea

Journal : BMC Geriatrics

Apelin, an active endogenous peptide, has been recently receiving great attention as a promising target for antiaging intervention, primarily based on results from genetically altered mice. To validate previous experimental data and investigate the possible role of apelin in humans, in this study, we examined serum apelin level in relation to frailty and its associated parameters in a cohort of ambulatory, community-dwelling older adults. Blood samples were collected from 80 participants who underwent a comprehensive geriatric …
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