Muscle senescence is a complex mechanism that is usually associated with a decrease in
mass, strength and velocity of contraction. This state, known as sarcopenia, is a multifactorial
process and it may be the consequence of several events, including accumulation of
oxidative stress. The role of oxidative stress in the physiopathology of skeletal muscle is
quite complex. Transiently increased levels of oxidative stress might reflect a potentially
health promoting process, while an uncontrolled accumulation might have pathological …