| Title | Relationship between plasma somatomedin C and muscle performance in a geriatric male population. |
| Author(s) | Capuano-Pucci D, Rheault W, Rudman D |
| Institution | North Chicago Veterans Administration Center, Illinois. |
| Source | Am J Phys Med 1987 Dec; 66(6):364-70. |
| MeSH | Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Humans
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I
Male
Muscles
Somatomedins
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| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to ascertain if a relationship existed between plasma somatomedin C (SmC) level, as an indicator of growth hormone secretion, and muscle performance. Eighteen community-dwelling men between the ages of 65 and 80 comprised the sample group. Muscle strength, power and endurance were measured isokinetically on the elbow flexors and extensors and on the knee flexors and extensors. No relationship was found between plasma SmC levels and measures of muscle performance (P greater than 0.05). The limitations of this study as well as suggestions for future studies were discussed. Further research is needed to assess the effects of growth hormone on muscle performance. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 3434631 |
