Association of hemoglobin concentration with handgrip strength in relation to hepatocyte growth factor levels among elderly Japanese men aged 60-69 years: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Yuji Shimizu (Author), Hirotomo Yamanashi (Author), Yuko Noguchi (Author), Jun Koyamatsu (Author), Mako Nagayoshi (Author), Kairi Kiyoura (Author), Shoichi Fukui (Author), Mami Tamai (Author), Shin-Ya Kawashiri (Author), Kazuhiko Arima (Author), Takahiro Maeda (Author)
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• Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Hemoglobin concentration reportedly is positively associated with muscle strength, for example, handgrip strength. However, hemoglobin cannot repair muscle directly, but is beneficial only in a supportive role. Since hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) regulates muscle satellite cell...