Exploring the role of inflammageing, polyunsaturated fatty acids and muscle molecular signaling in sarcopenia. KU Leuven
Sarcopenia is a muscle disease, characterized by loss of muscle mass and function, leading to 'muscle failure'. Primary sarcopenia is age-driven and is a growing concern in the ageing population. It is highly prevalent amongst older adults and can seriously affect the daily life of an older adult, e.g., by limiting the ability to walk and to lift heavy objects like groceries or through difficulties to climb the stairs. One of the major ...