COPD muscle loss: could blood cells be the culprit?
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This study looked at whether special blood cells called fibrocytes are involved in muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with COPD. Researchers compared muscle biopsies from 22 COPD patients with and without sarcopenia. The goal was to understand why muscle wasting happens, which co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:07 UTC