Deterioration Deterioration of skeletal muscle mass is highly correlated to mortality in patients suffering from chronic diseases (e.g., cancer). Skeletal muscle wasting can be caused by a variety of factors, including chronic diseases, cancer chemotherapy, age, and extended inactivity. The mechanisms causing muscle wasting are complex. Mitochondria are organelles found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur... Continue reading
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