A study on relationship between elderly sarcopenia and inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α

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Authors

Ai-Lin Bian · Tianjin First Center Hospital

Huiying Hu · Tianjin Medical University

Yu-Dong Rong · Tianjin Medical University

Jian Wang · Tianjin First Center Hospital

Junxiong Wang · Tianjin Medical University

Xin-Zi Zhou · Tianjin Medical University

Abstract

The onset of sarcopenia was associated with poor exercise habits, disease history, and nutritional status. The emergence of sarcopenia was accompanied by increased levels of inflammation factors TNF-α and IL-6. Plasma albumin, BMI, and VFA were inflammatory factor predictors of TNF and IL-6.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Body Composition Measurement Techniques Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: European journal of medical research

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 25-25

DOI: 10.1186/s40001-017-0266-9

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