C-C motif chemokine ligand 2

Blood protein linked to poor muscle health in older adults

For each standard deviation increase—a measure of variation—in an inflammatory protein, the odds of muscle-related problems were 1.37–1.71-fold higher in older adults.For each standard deviation increase—a measure of variation—in an inflammatory protein, the odds of muscle-related problems were 1.37–1.71-fold higher in older adults.

Limit: Elevated blood CCL2 may respond to muscle deterioration rather than cause it