Cartilage and bone development: Three paths to skeleton formation
In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the ...
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Skeletal muscle mass in relation to 10 year cardiovascular disease incidence among middle aged and older adults: the ATTICA study
A skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) was created to reflect SMM, using appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) standardised by body mass index (BMI). ASM and SMI were calculated with specific indirect ...
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The key role of DLX6 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: metastasis, angiogenesis and tumor immune mechanism
Background: Precise management of gene expression is vital for the correct growth and operational efficiency of cells. Early-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) often presents asymptomatically, ...
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Reference values for the appendicular lean muscle index in healthy young Saudi women: a nutritional perspective
It can be diagnosed using the appendicular lean muscle index (ALMI) for specific populations. However, reference values for the ALMI in Saudi women are lacking. Aim: This study aimed to determine the ...
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Diagnostic accuracy of body mass index to identify obesity in older adults: NHANES 1999–2004
Body composition changes with aging lead to increased adiposity and decreased muscle mass, making the diagnosis of obesity challenging. Conventional anthropometry, including body mass index (BMI ...