NOVEL antioxidant and oxidant biomarkers related to sarcopenia in COPD.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition characterized by extrapulmonary consequences affecting functionality and quality of life.1, 2 The observed low levels of daily physical activity may induce a reduction in muscle mass and generate muscle weakness.3 –6 The latter increases in the presence of associated chronic diseases and is directly related to sarcopenia.7

Source: Heart and Lung - June 12, 2020 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Walter Sep úlveda-Loyola, Larissa Araújo de Castro, Andressa Keiko Matsumoto, Carlos Augusto Camillo, Décio Sabbatini Barbosa, Carrie Chueiri Ramos Galvan, Vanessa Suziane Probst Source Type: research