Muscle,_skeletal

Sex-specific differences between C-reactive protein and appendicular lean soft tissue index in heart failure: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

INTRODUCTION

Heart failure (HF) is often accompanied by muscle wasting and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). This study aimed to examine the association between CRP and appendicular lean soft tissue index (ALSTI) in patients with HF, focusing on potential sex differences.

METHODS

Using data...

🗓️ 2025-12-05
📰 Publication: Acta Cardiologica
Read MoreSex-specific differences between C-reactive protein and appendicular lean soft tissue index in heart failure: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Myostatin, activin-A and follistatin are produced by the tumor in head and neck cancer and likely contribute to sarcopenia: a case-control, cross-sectional exploratory study.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS

Myostatin (M), activin-A (A) and follistatin (F), three TGF-β superfamily members, play a role in cancer sarcopenia. The aim of our study was to assess the association of MAF in head and neck cancer (HNC) skeletal muscle loss.

MATERIALS...

🗓️ 2025-12-04
Read MoreMyostatin, activin-A and follistatin are produced by the tumor in head and neck cancer and likely contribute to sarcopenia: a case-control, cross-sectional exploratory study.

The Monocrotaline Model of Hypertension Leads to Cachexia in Male but Not Female Mice.

BACKGROUND

The monocrotaline (MCT) model of cardiac cachexia is a pharmaceutical approach to pulmonary hypertension that has been used to study heart failure and muscle wasting in rodents; however, little is known of how this pyrrolizidine alkaloid leads to peripheral changes...

🗓️ 2025-11-21
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreThe Monocrotaline Model of Hypertension Leads to Cachexia in Male but Not Female Mice.

Utilizing accelerated and delayed murine models of aging to address the "healthspan issue" – A review of skeletal muscle health.

The gap between lifespan and healthspan is increasing globally, resulting in millions of individuals spending additional years burdened by frailty or disease. This disparity, paired with the increasingly aged populations of Western nations, poses a palpable predicament to public health...

🗓️ 2025-11-20
📰 Publication: Ageing Research Reviews
Read MoreUtilizing accelerated and delayed murine models of aging to address the "healthspan issue" – A review of skeletal muscle health.

Alternative Splicing of SORBS1 Affects Neuromuscular Junction Integrity in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1.

BACKGROUND

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a multisystemic neuromuscular disorder characterized by CTG repeat expansion in the 3' untranslated region of the dystrophia myotonica protein kinase coding gene. The presence of expanded CTG repeats in DMPK mRNAs leads to the...

🗓️ 2025-11-18
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreAlternative Splicing of SORBS1 Affects Neuromuscular Junction Integrity in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1.

The canonical ER stress IRE1α/XBP1 pathway mediates skeletal muscle wasting during pancreatic cancer cachexia.

Cancer cachexia is a debilitating syndrome characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass with or without fat loss. Recent studies have implicated dysregulation of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced unfolded protein response (UPR) pathways in skeletal muscle under...

🗓️ 2025-11-18
📰 Publication: Embo Molecular Medicine
Read MoreThe canonical ER stress IRE1α/XBP1 pathway mediates skeletal muscle wasting during pancreatic cancer cachexia.

Small-Molecule Targeting MuRF1 Protects Against Denervation-Induced Diaphragmatic Dysfunction: Underlying Molecular Mechanisms.

BACKGROUND

Mechanical inactivity rapidly induces diaphragm muscle fibres' contractile dysfunction and atrophy. Diaphragm weakness can impair respiratory function, quality of life and increase risks of morbidity and mortality. Muscle RING-finger protein-1 (MuRF1) expression is upregulated during denervation and muscle inactivity and...

🗓️ 2025-11-17
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSmall-Molecule Targeting MuRF1 Protects Against Denervation-Induced Diaphragmatic Dysfunction: Underlying Molecular Mechanisms.

3D Body Scanning-Derived Normative Values of Appendicular Circumferences: A Novel Tool for Sarcopenia Screening in Chinese Adults.

BACKGROUND

Appendicular circumferences (ACs) are critical predictors of skeletal health, cardiovascular disease risk and mortality. Currently, comprehensive reference values and associated factors for thigh (TC), calf (CC), upper arm (UAC) and forearm (FC) circumferences remain unestablished in Chinese adults.

METHODS

This community-based cross-sectional...

🗓️ 2025-11-17
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read More3D Body Scanning-Derived Normative Values of Appendicular Circumferences: A Novel Tool for Sarcopenia Screening in Chinese Adults.

Pathways Contributing to Chemotherapy-Induced Myotoxicity Are Attenuated by EPA + DHA in a Clinically Relevant Model of Colorectal Cancer.

BACKGROUND

Skeletal muscle loss is a well-recognized consequence of cancer, and chemotherapy exacerbates myotoxicity through multiple mechanisms. Retaining muscle mass improves tumour response to therapies and tolerance to chemotherapy; hence, interventions to mitigate myotoxicity warrant investigations. This study aimed to investigate...

🗓️ 2025-11-17
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MorePathways Contributing to Chemotherapy-Induced Myotoxicity Are Attenuated by EPA + DHA in a Clinically Relevant Model of Colorectal Cancer.

Different Pattern in Circulating MicroRNA-22-3p Levels Between Patients With Primary Versus Secondary Sarcopenia.

Sarcopenia, characterized by decreased skeletal muscle mass and strength, is classified as "primary" (due to aging) or "secondary" (due to diseases). MicroRNA-22-3p (miR-22) regulates muscle differentiation and function. We assessed the diagnostic value of circulating miR-22 levels in patients with...

🗓️ 2025-11-15
📰 Publication: Aging Cell
Read MoreDifferent Pattern in Circulating MicroRNA-22-3p Levels Between Patients With Primary Versus Secondary Sarcopenia.

Skeletal muscle-derived IL-33 mediates muscle-to-bone crosstalk and regulates bone metabolism via CD8 + T cell-secreted CCL5.

BACKGROUND

Skeletal muscle-to-bone crosstalk may play critical roles in the association between muscle atrophy and bone loss. Here, we report a myokine, IL-33, which may mediate muscle-to-bone crosstalk.

METHODS

A cohort study was conducted to elucidate the associations among circulating IL-33, osteoporosis, and...

🗓️ 2025-11-15
📰 Publication: Ebiomedicine
Read MoreSkeletal muscle-derived IL-33 mediates muscle-to-bone crosstalk and regulates bone metabolism via CD8 + T cell-secreted CCL5.

Role of Peptides in Skeletal Muscle Wasting: A Scoping Review.

BACKGROUND

Systemic muscle wasting is a prevalent condition that predicts adverse health outcomes in aging and disease. Despite its clinical relevance, the development of predictive biomarkers and effective pharmacological therapies remains limited. Peptides have recently gained attention for their diverse bioactive...

🗓️ 2025-11-13
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreRole of Peptides in Skeletal Muscle Wasting: A Scoping Review.

Impaired cAMP-PKA-CREB1 signalling drives mitochondrial dysfunction in skeletal muscle during cancer cachexia.

Skeletal muscle wasting is a defining feature of cancer cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome that drastically compromises patient quality of life and treatment outcomes. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a major contributor to skeletal muscle wasting in cancer cachexia, yet the upstream molecular...

🗓️ 2025-11-13
Read MoreImpaired cAMP-PKA-CREB1 signalling drives mitochondrial dysfunction in skeletal muscle during cancer cachexia.

STX4 Is Indispensable for Mitochondrial Homeostasis in Skeletal Muscle.

BACKGROUND

Mitochondrial homeostasis is vital for optimal skeletal muscle integrity. Mitochondrial quality control (MQC) mechanisms that are essential for maintaining proper functions of mitochondria include mitochondrial biogenesis, dynamics and mitophagy. Previously, Syntaxin 4 (STX4), traditionally considered a cell surface protein known...

🗓️ 2025-11-11
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSTX4 Is Indispensable for Mitochondrial Homeostasis in Skeletal Muscle.

Targeting Progesterone Receptor Membrane Component 1 to Improve Muscle Development and Glucose Homeostasis.

BACKGROUND

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) arises from the interplay between peripheral insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, ultimately leading to impaired glucose utilization and chronic hyperglycemia. Despite therapeutic advances, the multifactorial nature of T2D continues to demand the development of...

🗓️ 2025-11-10
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreTargeting Progesterone Receptor Membrane Component 1 to Improve Muscle Development and Glucose Homeostasis.

Effect of Skeletal Muscle Mass and Its Associated Mediators on the Development of Steatotic Liver Disease: A Cohort Study in China.

BACKGROUND

Understanding the relationship between relative skeletal muscle mass and newly proposed steatotic liver disease (SLD) is crucial, but research gaps still exist. Based on a cohort study, we investigated the impact of relative skeletal muscle mass on incident SLD and...

🗓️ 2025-11-04
📰 Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreEffect of Skeletal Muscle Mass and Its Associated Mediators on the Development of Steatotic Liver Disease: A Cohort Study in China.

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