Multi-omics reveals age-related differences in the diaphragm response to mechanical ventilation: a pilot study

Abstract Background Old age is associated with a significantly increased mortality in COVID-19 patients exposed to long-term controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) and suggested to be due to the hyperinflammatory response associated with the viral infection. However, our understanding of age-relate...

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Main Authors: Qiong Lyu, Ya Wen, Xiang Zhang, Alex B. Addinsall, Nicola Cacciani, Lars Larsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Skeletal Muscle
Subjects:
Age
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13395-021-00267-4