Seropositivity for CMV and IL-6 levels are associated with grip strength and muscle size in the elderly

Alixe Hm Kilgour, Charlotte Firth, Rowan Harrison, Paul Moss, Mark E Bastin, Joanna M Wardlaw, Ian J Deary, John M Starr

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Abstract

Sarcopenia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults, with immunosenescence and inflammation being possible underlying mechanisms. We investigated the relationship between latent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, Interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels, muscle size and strength in a group of healthy older community-dwelling people.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33
JournalImmunity & Ageing
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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