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...

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Published in:	Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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
Subjects:	Vitamin D Vitamin D receptor Muscle Sarcopenia Weakness
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12460