Mechanical Properties of Single Muscle Fibers: Understanding Poor Muscle Quality in Older Adults with Diabetes
Background While aging causes muscle weakness, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is also considered a high-risk factor for the induction of skeletal muscle weakness. Previous studies have reported increased collagen content in insulin-resistant skeletal muscles. Here, we studied the mechanical propert...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korea Geriatrics Society
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-20-0078.pdf |