Impact of Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis in Non-Cirrhotic Stages of Liver Diseases: Similarities and Differences across Aetiologies and Possible Therapeutic Strategies

Sarcopenia is defined as a loss of muscle strength, mass and function and it is a predictor of mortality. Sarcopenia is not only a geriatric disease, but it is related to several chronic conditions, including liver diseases in both its early and advanced stages. Despite the increasing number of stud...

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Published in:	Biomedicines
Main Authors:	Annalisa Cespiati, Marica Meroni, Rosa Lombardi, Giovanna Oberti, Paola Dongiovanni, Anna Ludovica Fracanzani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Subjects:	sarcopenia myosteatosis chronic liver disease NAFLD alcohol liver disease viral hepatitis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/1/182