Characterization of Ageing- and Diet-Related Swine Models of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity

Characterization of Ageing- and Diet-Related Swine Models of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity

Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity are currently considered major global threats for health and well-being. However, there is a lack of adequate preclinical models for their study. The present trial evaluated the suitability of aged swine by determining changes in adiposity, fatty acids composition,...

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Main Authors: Consolacion Garcia-Contreras, Marta Vazquez-Gomez, Laura Torres-Rovira, Jorge Gonzalez, Esteban Porrini, Magali Gonzalez-Colaço, Beatriz Isabel, Susana Astiz, Antonio Gonzalez-Bulnes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
animal-model
insulin-resistance
lipotoxicity
obesity
sarcopenia
swine
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/3/823

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