Mice with myocyte deletion of vitamin D receptor have sarcopenia and impaired muscle function

Mice with myocyte deletion of vitamin D receptor have sarcopenia and impaired muscle function

Abstract Background It has long been recognized that vitamin D deficiency is associated with muscle weakness and falls. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present at very low levels in normal muscle. Whether vitamin D plays a direct role in muscle function is unknown and is a subject of hot debate. Myocyte...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Christian M. Girgis, Kuan Minn Cha, Benjamin So, Michael Tsang, Jennifer Chen, Peter J. Houweling, Aaron Schindeler, Rebecca Stokes, Michael M. Swarbrick, Frances J. Evesson, Sandra T. Cooper, Jenny E. Gunton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Subjects:
Vitamin D
Vitamin D receptor
Muscle
Sarcopenia
Weakness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12460

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12460

Similar Items