Link between blood flow and muscle protein metabolism in elderly adults

The mechanism which causes sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass and strength with aging, remains unclear. Muscle mass is controlled by the net balance between protein synthesis and breakdown; however, net balance differences in the basal state do not contribute to sarcopenia. On the other hand, anaboli...

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Main Authors: Hirofumi Zempo, Mitsuaki Isobe, Hisashi Naito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/6/1/6_25/_pdf/-char/en