Xin-Ning Mao

A Mendelian randomization study reveals TNF-β as a potential protective factor against sarcopenia

Sarcopenia, defined by the loss of muscle mass and strength, significantly impacts the elderly and is linked to chronic inflammation. The exact causal relationship between circulating inflammatory factors and sarcopenia is not yet clear. We employed a 2-sample Mendelian randomization analysis using 91 circulating infla...