AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH, vol.29, no.4, pp.745-752, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)
Background Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterized by the presence of low muscle mass and function. Possible mechanisms underlying sarcopenia include oxidative stress and elevation of inflammatory cytokines. Aims The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and biomarkers that may be involved in its pathogenesis and hence early detection.