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The Prognostic Role of Frailty and Its Recognition With Simple FRAIL and Fried Frailty Questionnaires in Advanced Cancer Patients.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Patients with advanced cancer frequently suffer from frailty associated with vulnerability and adverse outcomes. Our aim was to assess the prevalence of frailty and elucidate the utility of two commonly used frailty questionnaires in an advanced cancer population.</p><p><b>METHODS</b></p><p>The Fried Frailty...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreThe Prognostic Role of Frailty and Its Recognition With Simple FRAIL and Fried Frailty Questionnaires in Advanced Cancer Patients.

The Novel MuRF2 Target SNX5 Regulates PKA Activity Through Stabilization of RI-ฮฑ and Controls Myogenic Differentiation.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Muscle RING finger (MuRF) proteins are striated muscle-specific E3 ubiquitin ligases essential for muscle homeostasis. Whereas MuRF1 is well known for its role in muscle atrophy, MuRF2 and MuRF3 contribute to microtubule stabilization, influencing muscle differentiation and function. Their cooperative...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreThe Novel MuRF2 Target SNX5 Regulates PKA Activity Through Stabilization of RI-ฮฑ and Controls Myogenic Differentiation.

Temporalis muscle thickness: Ultrasound measurement, clinical significance and correlation with sarcopenic indices.

<p><b>BACKGROUND & AIMS</b></p><p>The clinical relevance of temporal muscle thickness (TMT) as a sarcopenia marker remains uncertain. This analysis reevaluates its potential utility and limitations in sarcopenia assessment.</p><p><b>METHODS</b></p><p>TMT was assessed ultrasonographically in 648 individuals (Mean age: 66.5 (range, 22-98) years, Female...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Clinical Nutrition
Read MoreTemporalis muscle thickness: Ultrasound measurement, clinical significance and correlation with sarcopenic indices.

Automated Classification of Neuromuscular Diseases Using Thigh Muscle MRI With Model Interpretations.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are diagnosed using a combination of clinical evaluation, electromyography, nerve conduction studies, blood tests, muscle biopsy, and genetic testing. In addition, muscle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to visualise affected areas and allows the identification of...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreAutomated Classification of Neuromuscular Diseases Using Thigh Muscle MRI With Model Interpretations.

Pancreatic Damage in Ovarian Cancer-Associated Cachexia Is Driven by Activin A Signalling.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Cancer-associated cachexia (CAC) is a severe metabolic disorder characterized by involuntary weight loss, skeletal muscle atrophy and adipose tissue depletion. It is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in the advanced stages of various cancers. However, the impact of...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MorePancreatic Damage in Ovarian Cancer-Associated Cachexia Is Driven by Activin A Signalling.

Sarcopenia and Its Individual Traits Independently Predict Mortality in Patients on Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness and the combination of the two are commonly observed in patients on dialysis and may have a negative impact on their survival. In this systematic review and meta-analysis (MA), we evaluated the consistency and...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSarcopenia and Its Individual Traits Independently Predict Mortality in Patients on Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Skeletal Muscle PGC-1ฮฑ Remodels Mitochondrial Phospholipidome but Does Not Alter Energy Efficiency for ATP Synthesis.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>The coupling of oxygen consumption to ATP synthesis via oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) is central for cellular energy homeostasis. Some studies suggest exercise training increases the efficiency of ATP synthesis, but the molecular mechanisms are unclear. We have previously shown that...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSkeletal Muscle PGC-1ฮฑ Remodels Mitochondrial Phospholipidome but Does Not Alter Energy Efficiency for ATP Synthesis.

Experimental Evidence Against Taurine Deficiency as a Driver of Aging in Humans.

Taurine deficiency was recently proposed as a driver of aging in various species, including humans. To test this hypothesis, we assessed whether circulating taurine was associated with aging and physical performance in 137 physically inactive and physically active men aged...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Aging Cell
Read MoreExperimental Evidence Against Taurine Deficiency as a Driver of Aging in Humans.

Microenvironment-driven satellite cell regeneration and repair in aging-related sarcopenia: mechanisms and therapeutic frontiers.

Sarcopenia, a progressive age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and function, is closely linked to impaired regenerative capacity of satellite cells (SCs), also known as satellite cells. Age-dependent SCs dysfunction, driven by intrinsic senescence and niche dysregulation, disrupts activation, proliferation,...

Read MoreMicroenvironment-driven satellite cell regeneration and repair in aging-related sarcopenia: mechanisms and therapeutic frontiers.

CTRP9 as a myokine mitigates sarcopenia via the LAMP-2A/NLRP3 pathway.

Sarcopenia, a degenerative condition marked by progressive skeletal muscle atrophy and impaired regeneration, is closely associated with aging, chronic inflammation, and disrupted proteostasis. While macroautophagy has been extensively studied in this context, little of the role of chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA)...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Cell Death & Disease
Read MoreCTRP9 as a myokine mitigates sarcopenia via the LAMP-2A/NLRP3 pathway.

Management of Children Awaiting Liver Transplantation: Sarcopenia, Cholestasis and Beyond.

Sarcopenia has been increasingly recognized as a risk factor for worse outcomes in liver transplantation; however, the data remain limited on pediatric-specific outcomes. These gaps in knowledge are in part due to the lack of a standardized definition, challenges inherent...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Pediatric Transplantation
Read MoreManagement of Children Awaiting Liver Transplantation: Sarcopenia, Cholestasis and Beyond.

Sarcopenia and Cachexia in Older Patients with Cancer: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Impact on Outcomes, and Management Strategies.

Sarcopenia and cachexia are two common and overlapping but distinct muscle wasting syndromes that predict adverse outcomes and undermine quality of life among older adults with cancer. Despite their prognostic value and negative effects on older patients' well-being, sarcopenia and...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Drugs & Aging
Read MoreSarcopenia and Cachexia in Older Patients with Cancer: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Impact on Outcomes, and Management Strategies.

Adipose-tumor crosstalk in colorectal cancer: Identifying (Epi)genetic biomarkers for tumor progression and cachexia.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths and obesity is a known risk factor for its development and poor prognosis. Adipose tissue (AT) actively contributes to CRC progression and cachexia. Here, we investigated molecular crosstalk between tumor...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Cell Death & Disease
Read MoreAdipose-tumor crosstalk in colorectal cancer: Identifying (Epi)genetic biomarkers for tumor progression and cachexia.

ARC-18 Improved Motor Performance Through Inhibiting ACLY-Mediated Smad2/3 Acetylation in a Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, with inflammation and fibrosis contributing to its pathogenesis. Despite advancements in genetic disease-modifying treatment, there is currently no effective pharmacological treatment for DMD.</p><p><b>METHODS</b></p><p>New compound ARC-18, a derivative...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreARC-18 Improved Motor Performance Through Inhibiting ACLY-Mediated Smad2/3 Acetylation in a Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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