The vitamin D receptor expression in skeletal muscle of women with distal radius fracture

ConclusionsDRF patients with low appendicular lean mass index presented high VDR expression and low CSA in forearm muscle cells. This suggests that the VDR expression might be upregulated in the attempt to compensate for the decreasing muscle mass. Further studies are necessary to explore the role of VDR in the progression of sarcopenia.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research