| Literature DB >> 17714763 |
Diana G Taekema1, Rudi G J Westendorp, Marijke Frölich, Jacobijn Gussekloo.
Abstract
Increased signaling of the pro-inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) elicits apoptosis of skeletal muscle cells in various animal models. Within a population-based prospective follow up study of elderly people aged 85 years we show that a high innate production capacity of TNF-alpha precedes a steeper decline in muscle strength over time.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17714763 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2007.07.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mech Ageing Dev ISSN: 0047-6374 Impact factor: 5.432