Title of article
Digit (2D:4D) ratio is associated with muscle mass (MM) and strength (MS) in older adults: Possible effect of in utero androgen exposure
Author/Authors
Halil، نويسنده , , Meltem and Gurel، نويسنده , , Esin Ileri and Kuyumcu، نويسنده , , Mehmet Emin and Karaismailoglu، نويسنده , , Serkan and Yesil، نويسنده , , Yusuf and Oztürk، نويسنده , , Zeynel Abidin and Yavuz، نويسنده , , Burcu Balam and Cankurtaran، نويسنده , , Mustafa and Ariogul، نويسنده , , Servet، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2013
Pages
6
From page
358
To page
363
Abstract
Decline in MM and MS with aging, defined as sarcopenia, is related with physical disability, poor quality of life and death. Its mechanisms are not fully understood. Testosterone increases muscle protein synthesis. However, the effects of in utero androge
Keywords
Digit ratio , Ms , MM , Testosterone , Androgen , Elderly
Journal title
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Serial Year
2013
Journal title
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Record number
1767614
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