SCWD Publications Digest

Staying informed on the latest in cachexia, sarcopenia, and wasting disorders research is essential yet challenging. The SCWD Digest offers concise updates and expert insights into significant studies and developments. We highlight and link directly to leading research, making it easier for healthcare professionals to access and apply groundbreaking findings. Our goal: empower the medical community to advance patient care worldwide efficiently.

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Novel insights into the association between genetically proxied inhibition of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 and risk of sarcopenia.

The effects of lipid-lowering drugs [including statins, ezetimibe, and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors] on hyperlipidaemia have been established. Some may have treatment effects beyond their reported properties, offering potential opportunities for drug repurposing. Epidemiological studies have reported...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreNovel insights into the association between genetically proxied inhibition of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 and risk of sarcopenia.

Improved health by combining dietary restriction and promoting muscle growth in DNA repair-deficient progeroid mice.

Ageing is a complex multifactorial process, impacting all organs and tissues, with DNA damage accumulation serving as a common underlying cause. To decelerate ageing, various strategies have been applied to model organisms and evaluated for health and lifespan benefits. Dietary...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreImproved health by combining dietary restriction and promoting muscle growth in DNA repair-deficient progeroid mice.

Inflamm-ageing: How cytokines and nutrition shape the trajectory of ageing.

Population ageing is increasing in prevalence in most developed countries. Ageing is the decline of functional properties at the cellular, tissue, and organ level. Biochemical changes that occur in all organisms that experience biological ageing are referred to as the...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews
Read MoreInflamm-ageing: How cytokines and nutrition shape the trajectory of ageing.

Ubiquitylomics: An Emerging Approach for Profiling Protein Ubiquitylation in Skeletal Muscle.

Skeletal muscle is a highly adaptable tissue, finely tuned by various physiological and pathological factors. Whilst the pivotal role of skeletal muscle in overall health is widely acknowledged, unravelling the underlying molecular mechanisms poses ongoing challenges. Protein ubiquitylation, a crucial...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreUbiquitylomics: An Emerging Approach for Profiling Protein Ubiquitylation in Skeletal Muscle.

Sex difference, proteostasis and mitochondrial function impact stroke-related sarcopenia-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The prevalence of stroke-related sarcopenia has been noted; however, epidemiological data and interventions that increase or reduce the incidence of stroke-related sarcopenia remain lacking. Studies on stroke-related sarcopenia were included in association or interventional analyses. All analyses were performed using...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Ageing Research Reviews
Read MoreSex difference, proteostasis and mitochondrial function impact stroke-related sarcopenia-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

IL36G-producing neutrophil-like monocytes promote cachexia in cancer.

Most patients with advanced cancer develop cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome characterized by progressive skeletal muscle wasting. Despite its catastrophic impact on survival, the critical mediators responsible for cancer cachexia development remain poorly defined. Here, we show that a distinct subset...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Nature Communications
Read MoreIL36G-producing neutrophil-like monocytes promote cachexia in cancer.

Liver-secreted FGF21 induces sarcopenia by inhibiting satellite cell myogenesis via klotho beta in decompensated cirrhosis.

Sarcopenia, a prevalent condition, significantly impacts the prognosis of patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DC). Serum fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) levels are significantly higher in DC patients with sarcopenia. Satellite cells (SCs) play a role in aging- and cancer-induced sarcopenia....

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Redox Biology
Read MoreLiver-secreted FGF21 induces sarcopenia by inhibiting satellite cell myogenesis via klotho beta in decompensated cirrhosis.

Ponsegromab for the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia.

Cachexia is a common complication of cancer and is associated with an increased risk of death. The level of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a circulating cytokine, is elevated in cancer cachexia. In a small, open-label, phase 1b study involving...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: New England Journal Of Medicine
Read MorePonsegromab for the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia.

Immunomodulation: A new approach to cancer cachexia, potentially suitable for aging.

Cancer cachexia is the prototypical example of comorbidity, occurring in most of cancer patients. It is a direct consequence of tumor growth and of the associated inflammatory/immune response. Cachexia can be exacerbated by anti-cancer therapies, frequently resulting in dose limitation...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Molecular Aspects Of Medicine
Read MoreImmunomodulation: A new approach to cancer cachexia, potentially suitable for aging.

Neuromuscular impairment at different stages of human sarcopenia.

Degeneration of the motoneuron and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) and loss of motor units (MUs) contribute to age-related muscle wasting and weakness associated with sarcopenia. However, these features have not been comprehensively investigated in humans. This study aimed to compare neuromuscular...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreNeuromuscular impairment at different stages of human sarcopenia.

Diagnosis of sarcopenic obesity in Japan: Consensus statement of the Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity.

Sarcopenic obesity is the co-existence of obesity and sarcopenia in individuals aged 40-75โ€‰years. The Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity has developed diagnostic criteria tailored for the Japanese population, considering their unique characteristics compared with European populations. Our algorithm consists...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Read MoreDiagnosis of sarcopenic obesity in Japan: Consensus statement of the Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity.

The Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.

Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and function, poses a significant public health concern, particularly in Asia's rapidly aging population. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current epidemiology of sarcopenia in Asia using the 2019...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Archives Of Gerontology And Geriatrics
Read MoreThe Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.

Difference in Body Composition Patterns between Age Groups in Italian Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: When BMI Becomes a Misleading Tool in Nutritional Settings.

Little is known about the changes in body composition (BC) in people with overweight or obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the differences in BC patterns in this population based on gender and age. A total of...

Read MoreDifference in Body Composition Patterns between Age Groups in Italian Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: When BMI Becomes a Misleading Tool in Nutritional Settings.

Effects of sarcopenia on changes in prevalence of patients with depressive mood during hospitalization in geriatric rehabilitation.

The effect of sarcopenia on depressive mood during geriatric rehabilitation remains unclear. This study investigated the potential influence of sarcopenia on depressive mood among geriatric patients in a rehabilitation setting. This observational cohort study enrolled 204 patients aged โ‰ฅ65 years...

Read MoreEffects of sarcopenia on changes in prevalence of patients with depressive mood during hospitalization in geriatric rehabilitation.

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