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Table 2 The relationship between biomarkers and handgrip strength: multiple linear regression analysisa

From: Relationship of anabolic and catabolic biomarkers with muscle strength and physical performance in older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study

 

Handgrip strength

 

Males

Females

 

β

standard β

P

β

standard β

P

Model 1b

      

 CRP

−0.99

−0.17

<0.001

−0.20

−0.05

0.27

 IGF-1

4.87

0.18

<0.001

2.44

0.14

<0.001

 DHEAS

3.14

0.19

<0.001

0.90

0.09

<0.05

Model 2c

      

 CRP

−0.90

−0.15

<0.001

−0.20

−0.04

0.26

 IGF-1

3.48

0.13

<0.01

2.01

0.11

<0.01

 DHEAS

2.94

0.17

<0.001

0.77

0.08

0.06

Model 3d

      

 CRP

−0.61

−0.11

<0.01

−0.04

−0.01

0.76

 IGF-1

1.08

0.04

0.30

−0.17

0.00

0.80

 DHEAS

0.90

0.05

0.17

0.13

0.01

0.71

  1. aCRP C-reactive protein, IGF-1 Insulin-like growth factor-1, DHEAS dehydroepiandrosteronesulphate
  2. bCrude
  3. cAdjusted for body mass index, smoking status, drinking status, physical activity and comorbidities of (hypertension, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and anemia)
  4. dAdditionally adjusted for age
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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