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Sep 2026
Sarcopenia beyond muscle: endocrine–metabolic regulation and inter-tissue crosstalk across the muscle–tendon unit
Sarcopenia is characterized by a progressive loss of muscle strength and physical performance that frequently exceeds the decline predicted by muscle mass alone. This discrepancy indicates that functional deterioration is shaped not only by the force-generating capacity of skeletal muscle, but also by the tissues respo...
Guang Ta, Li Li, Cai Jing et al.
· Frontiers in Endocrinology · 0 citations