Influencing Factors and Molecular Pathogenesis of Sarcopenia and Osteosarcopenia in Chronic Liver Disease

The liver plays a pivotal role in nutrient/energy metabolism and storage, anabolic hormone regulation, ammonia detoxification, and cytokine production. Impaired liver function can cause malnutrition, hyperammonemia, and chronic inflammation, leading to an imbalance between muscle protein synthesis a...

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Main Authors: Chisato Saeki, Akihito Tsubota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/9/899