NCAM-positive muscle fibres

Age is associated with NCAM-positive muscle fibres in humans.

“Ageing increased neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) positive fibres and fibrosis (both p < 0.05).”

Humansvastus lateralisfemalesn = 86

Muscle mass and denervation explain variability in maximal power and rapid force across the adult female lifespan

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)·20 Jul 2026Preprint