Phenotypic Frailty Assessment in Mice: Development, Discoveries, and Experimental Considerations

Physiology (Bethesda). 2020 Nov 1;35(6):405-414. doi: 10.1152/physiol.00016.2020.

Abstract

The underlying mechanisms contributing to the onset of frailty, its progression, and its mortality risk remain unknown. Recently, the two most common human frailty assessments were reverse-translated to mice. Here, we highlight the development of the mouse frailty phenotype, unique discoveries, experimental considerations, and future perspectives.

Keywords: aging; function; index; physiology; resilience.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal*
  • Frailty / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Phenotype