Frailty increases the incidence of geriatric syndromes and even the risk of death in old adults. However, the diagnostic criteria for frailty are inconsistent because of complex pathological processes and diverse clinical manifestations. To determine the effective biomarker and recognize frail status early, we investigated the correlation of mitochondrial morphology and function of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) with frailty status in older adults.
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