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Figure 4 Mechanisms of Skeletal Muscle Atrophy in Patients With CHF or COPD
Disuse, low-level systemic inflammation (Inflam.), and increased oxidative (oxidat.) stress decrease protein synthesis while increasing protein degradation. CHF = chronic heart failure; COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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