Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Water-channel protein linked to age-related muscle decline in rats
Aged rats had 33% lower levels of the water-channel protein aquaporin-4 than young adult rats, alongside reduced muscle strength.Aged rats had 33% lower levels of the water-channel protein aquaporin-4 than young adult rats, alongside reduced muscle strength.
Rat studyMuscle
Who was studiedYoung adult and aged male Wistar rats, against young adult rats
What changedMuscle AQP4 levels were 33% lower in aged rats than young adult rats, alongside lower grip strength
The catchMuscle wasting could lower AQP4, rather than AQP4 loss causing muscle decline