Inflammation and frailty in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

In conclusion, frailty and pre-frailty are associated with higher inflammatory parameters and in particular CRP and IL-6. Further longitudinal studies are needed.
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Source: Ageing Research Reviews - August 30, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Soysal P, Stubbs B, Lucato P, Luchini C, Solmi M, Peluso R, Sergi G, Isik AT, Manzato E, Maggi S, Maggio M, Prina AM, Cosco TD, Wu YT, Veronese N Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research