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Table 5 Biomarkers that will be analysed in the study

From: Effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise program in the attenuation of frailty in long-term nursing home residents: study protocol for a randomized clinical controlled trial

Biomarker (Reference)

Associated Function

Myostatin [78]

Miokine associated to the muscle gain inhibition

Irisin [79]

Miokine associated to the increase of thermogenesis with physical activity

Interleukin 6 [46]

Inflammatory marker associated to frailty and physical performance

Brain-Derived Neural Factor (BDNF) [49]

Neurotrophic factor associated to cognitive function