SCWD Publications Digest

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Elevated Serum Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase as a Risk Factor for Frailty in Older Men: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.

Oxidative stress is a key driver of accelerated ageing, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), an essential enzyme involved in the metabolism of glutathione, a major antioxidant, plays a pivotal role in the generation of free radical species. This study aimed to...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreElevated Serum Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase as a Risk Factor for Frailty in Older Men: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.

Unravelling the Role of PIEZO1 in Adipogenesis of Fibrogenic/Adipogenic Progenitors for Muscle Fat Infiltration After Rotator Cuff Tear.

Muscular fatty infiltration originated from fibrogenic/adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) is a common issue following rotator cuff tear (RCT) that impairs shoulder function. RCT disrupted the biomechanical equilibrium of the shoulder and decreased the mechanical stimuli transmitted to the rotator cuff. Whether...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreUnravelling the Role of PIEZO1 in Adipogenesis of Fibrogenic/Adipogenic Progenitors for Muscle Fat Infiltration After Rotator Cuff Tear.

Circulating miR-144-3p as a Novel Independent Biomarker Associated With Low Muscle Strength Among Older Adults.

Low muscle strength, a key component of sarcopenia, is significant in the development of adverse health outcomes among older adults. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in mechanisms of sarcopenia; however, their specific functions in sarcopenia components, particularly low muscle strength,...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreCirculating miR-144-3p as a Novel Independent Biomarker Associated With Low Muscle Strength Among Older Adults.

Dual Roles of HbA1c Variability and Body Composition for Cardiovascular Risk: A Cohort Study of 8224 Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Glycaemic variability and body composition are emerging predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); however, their combined impact remains unclear. We investigated the association among HbA1c variability, body composition parameters and cardiovascular outcomes in...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreDual Roles of HbA1c Variability and Body Composition for Cardiovascular Risk: A Cohort Study of 8224 Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

ODIASP: An Open-Source Software for Automated SMI Determination-Application to an Inpatient Population.

The diagnosis of malnutrition has evolved with the GLIM recommendations, which advocate for integrating phenotypic criteria, including muscle mass measurement. The GLIM framework specifically suggests using skeletal muscle index (SMI) assessed via CT scan at the third lumbar level (L3)...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreODIASP: An Open-Source Software for Automated SMI Determination-Application to an Inpatient Population.

Recent Sarcopenia Definitions-Variability in Prevalence and Disability Associations in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Sarcopenia is common in chronic kidney disease, but no unified consensus exists regarding its diagnostic criteria. New definitions, including the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC), define sarcopenia based on decreased muscle function without measuring muscle mass. However, the application...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreRecent Sarcopenia Definitions-Variability in Prevalence and Disability Associations in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Sarcopenia Is Associated With Increased Risk of Abnormal Sleep Duration in the Older People: A 10-Year Cohort Study From China.

With the acceleration of the aging process, health issues of older people have gradually become one of the most important research topics. The older people experience significant reductions in muscle mass and physical performance. Cross-sectional studies have found an association...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSarcopenia Is Associated With Increased Risk of Abnormal Sleep Duration in the Older People: A 10-Year Cohort Study From China.

Genome-wide association and epidemiological evidence linking air pollution to aging mechanisms.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of air pollution on aging and aging-related diseases, focusing on potential causal relationships and molecular mechanisms. The first part involved a comprehensive analysis of global studies, examining the associations among PM 2.5 exposure,...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Hazardous Materials
Read MoreGenome-wide association and epidemiological evidence linking air pollution to aging mechanisms.

Functional liver genomics identifies hepatokines promoting wasting in cancer cachexia.

In cancer cachexia, the presence of a tumor triggers systemic metabolic disruption that leads to involuntary body weight loss and accelerated mortality in affected patients. Here, we conducted transcriptomic and epigenomic profiling of the liver in various weight-stable cancer and...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Cell
Read MoreFunctional liver genomics identifies hepatokines promoting wasting in cancer cachexia.

B0092 tumor-bearing mice are a new model for the study of cachexia in head and neck cancer.

Introduction: Head and neck cancer (HNC) accounts for ~4% of all cancers but causes ~15,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Over 40% of HNC patients present with cachexia, a severe comorbidity associated with skeletal muscle defects, worsened treatment response, and...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: American Journal Of Physiology-Cell Physiology
Read MoreB0092 tumor-bearing mice are a new model for the study of cachexia in head and neck cancer.

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