Cistanche deserticola extract and its active components, echinacoside, ameliorate sarcopenia by activating the IGF-1/PI3K-AKT pathway to modulate ferroptosis.
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Sarcopenia (SP) is characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, and is a significant health burden in an aging society. Existing therapies have limited effectiveness. While ferroptosis plays a key role in sarcopenia, its regulatory mechanism remains...
๐๏ธ 2025-10-05
๐ฐ Publication: Phytomedicine
Read MoreCistanche deserticola extract and its active components, echinacoside, ameliorate sarcopenia by activating the IGF-1/PI3K-AKT pathway to modulate ferroptosis.