Skin autofluorescence, a non-invasive biomarker for advanced glycation end-products, is associated with Sarcopenia.

Komal WaqasJinluan ChenKaterina TrajanoskaM Arfan IkramAndré G UitterlindenFernando RivadeneiraM Carola Zillikens

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2021)

Higher skin AGEs are associated with higher sarcopenia prevalence. We call for future longitudinal studies to explore the role of SAF as a potential biomarker of sarcopenia.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
community dwelling
soft tissue
wound healing
cross sectional