Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Background
Animal
models
focusing
on
neuromuscular
outcomes
are
crucial
for
understanding
the
mechanisms
of
intensive
care
unit-acquired
weakness
(ICU-AW)
and
exploring
potential
innovative
prevention
treatment
strategies.
Aim
To
analyse
evaluate
preclinical
ICU-AW
models.
Methods
We
manually
searched
five
English
four
Chinese
databases
from
1
January
2002,
to
February
2024,
reviewed
related
study
references.
Full-text
publications
describing
animal
muscle
atrophy
in
critical
illness
were
included.
Detailed
information
about
model
types,
species,
sex,
age,
induction
methods,
outcome
measures,
drawbacks
strengths
was
extracted
each
included
study.
Results
A
total
3,451
citations
initially
retrieved,
with
84
studies
final
analysis.
The
most
frequently
studied
rodents
(86.9%),
64.3%
which
male
animals.
mostly
induced
by
comprehensive
unit
(ICU)
interventions
(38.1%)
sepsis
(51.2%).
Most
focused
limb
muscles
(66.7%),
diaphragm
(21.4%)
or
both
(9.5%).
Reported
primarily
muscular
pathological
changes
(83.3%),
electrophysiological
examinations
(57.1%)
grip
strength
(16.6%).
However,
details
such
as
mortality
data,
experimental
design,
randomisation,
blinding,
sample
size
group
and/or
control
inadequately
reported.
Conclusion
Many
used
ICU-AW,
but
reporting
methodological
is
often
incomplete.
Although
current
ICU
can
mimic
characteristics
human
there
no
standard
model.
Future
should
develop
a
enhance
reproducibility
improve
scientific
rigor
ICU-AW.
Acute
pancreatitis
(AP)
is
a
common
gastrointestinal
inflammatory
disease
that
requires
hospitalization,
with
40-70%
of
patients
in
moderate
to
severe
stages
potentially
developing
sepsis,
which
closely
related
high
mortality
rates
and
poor
prognosis.
Therefore,
early
identification
AP
at
risk
sepsis
crucial
for
reducing
mortality.
This
study
aims
identify
core
genes
associated
provide
new
warning
management
acute
pancreatitis.
The
utilized
the
GSE54514,
GSE57065,
GSE95233,
GSE194331
datasets
analysis,
employing
weighted
gene
co-expression
network
analysis
(WGCNA)
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
construction.
Six
were
identified
using
two
machine
learning
methods
validated
GSE3644
GSE28750
datasets.
revealed
(NDUFA1,
COX7A2,
COX7B,
UQCRQ,
SNRPG,
NDUFA4)
are
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OxPhos)
pathway,
significant
differences
observed
immune
cell
composition
between
patients.
SNRPG
may
play
role
progression
from
by
regulating
NDUFA4,
linking
it
cellular
metabolism
redox
balance.
newly
their
molecular
mechanisms
important
clinical
insights
into
offering
research
directions
future
therapeutic
strategies.
Clinical
trial
number:
was
approved
Ethics
Committee
(Municipal
Hospital
affiliated
Taizhou
University),
accordance
Declaration
Helsinki.
Approval
LWSL202400220.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4325 - 4325
Published: May 2, 2025
Severe
dental
pulp
inflammation
can
lead
to
tissue
lysis
and
destruction,
underscoring
the
necessity
for
effective
treatment
of
pulpitis.
N-acetyltransferase
10
(NAT10)-mediated
N4-acetylcytidine
(ac4C)
modification
has
recently
emerged
as
a
key
regulator
in
inflammatory
processes.
However,
whether
NAT10
affects
response
human
stem
cells
(hDPSCs)
remains
unelucidated.
In
this
study,
elevated
expression
was
observed
pulpitis
tissues
LPS-stimulated
hDPSCs.
Knockdown
led
reduced
gene
lower
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
hDPSCs,
while
chemotactic
migration
macrophages
also
suppressed.
Similar
results
were
when
hDPSCs
treated
with
Remodelin,
an
inhibitor
NAT10.
Differentially
expressed
genes
identified
through
RNA
sequencing
significantly
enriched
signaling
pathways
after
depletion.
Among
differential
genes,
pentraxins
3
(PTX3)
potential
target
due
presence
ac4C
site
its
known
ability
regulate
inflammation.
The
mRNA
protein
levels
PTX3
NAT10-deficient
cells,
along
decrease
stability.
Exogenous
supplementation
partially
reversed
inhibition
induced
by
knockdown.
Further
evidence
vivo
revealed
that
Remodelin
attenuated
severity
rats
summary,
these
data
indicated
deficiency
inhibited
stability
further
hDPSC
inflammation,
might
be
therapeutic
agent
capping.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 27, 2024
Sepsis
is
a
life-threatening
organ
dysfunction
caused
by
dysregulated
host
response
to
infection,
and
its
morbidity
mortality
rates
are
increasing
annually.
It
an
independent
risk
factor
for
intensive
care
unit-acquired
weakness
(ICU-AW),
which
common
complication
of
patients
in
ICU.
This
situation
also
known
as
sepsis-associated
acquired
(SAW),
it
can
be
more
than
60%
with
sepsis.
The
outcomes
SAW
often
prolonged
mechanical
ventilation,
extended
hospital
stays,
increased
ICUs.
pathogenesis
unclear,
effective
clinical
treatment
not
available.
Ferroptosis
iron-dependent
type
cell
death
unique
morphological,
biochemical,
genetic
features.
Unlike
other
forms
such
autophagy,
apoptosis,
necrosis,
ferroptosis
primarily
driven
lipid
peroxidation.
Cells
undergo
during
sepsis,
further
enhances
the
inflammatory
response.
process
leads
death,
well
multi-organ
failure.
Recently,
there
have
been
sporadic
reports
suggesting
that
associated
ferroptosis,
but
exact
pathophysiological
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Therefore,
we
reviewed
possible
offer
new
strategies
prevent
treat
SAW.
Shock,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62(4), P. 565 - 573
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
ABSTRACT
Background:
Sepsis
commonly
leads
to
skeletal
muscle
atrophy,
characterized
by
substantial
weakness
and
degeneration,
ultimately
contributing
an
adverse
prognosis.
Studies
have
shown
that
programmed
cell
death
is
important
factor
in
the
progression
of
loss
sepsis.
However,
precise
role
mechanism
pyroptosis
atrophy
are
not
yet
fully
comprehended.
Therefore,
we
aimed
examine
action
effector
protein
GSDMD
recognized
cellular
mouse
models
Methods:
The
levels
N-GSDMD
were
evaluated
2,
4,
8
days
after
cecal
ligation
puncture.
was
produced
mice
lacked
Gsdmd
gene
(Gsdmd
knockout)
with
normal
(wild-type)
using
a
procedure
called
degree
muscular
gastrocnemius
tibialis
anterior
muscles
assessed
72
h
surgery
septic
model.
In
addition,
architecture
muscles,
expression,
markers
associated
pathways
leading
examined
from
various
groups
surgery.
vitro
investigations
entailed
use
siRNA
suppress
expression
C2C12
cells,
followed
stimulation
these
cells
lipopolysaccharide
evaluate
impact
downregulation
on
related
signaling
cascades.
Results:
This
study
has
demonstrated
protein,
known
as
“executive”
pyroptosis,
plays
crucial
advancement
mice.
markedly
higher
compared
control
group.
knockout
exhibited
notable
enhancements
survival,
strength,
body
weight
Deletion
reduced
wasting
caused
conducted
living
organisms
(
vivo
)
laboratory
conditions
absence
decreases
indicators
sepsis
blocking
IL18/AMPK
pathway.
Conclusion:
results
this
demonstrate
lack
beneficial
effect
reducing
activation
inhibiting
ubiquitin-proteasome
system
autophagy
pathways.
our
research
provides
vital
insights
into
sepsis-related
wasting,
which
could
potentially
lead
development
therapeutic
interventional
approaches
for
preventing
atrophy.
Phytomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136, P. 156316 - 156316
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Sarcopenia
is
currently
a
life-threatening
disease
for
the
elderly.
Polygonatum
sibiricum
polysaccharide
(PSP)
has
anti-oxidative
stress
and
anti-inflammatory
effects.
However,
effects
of
PSP
on
skeletal
muscle
aging,
myoblast
differentiation
mitochondrial
dysfunction
through
PI3K/Akt/mTOR
signaling
pathway
not
been
explored.
To
explore
related
mechanisms
dysfunction.
The
chemical
components
were
determined
using
UHPLC-MS/MS
method.
common
targets
biological
pathways
between
sarcopenia
investigated
by
network
pharmacology
analysis.
In
vitro
C2C12
cells
experiments
performed
to
reveal
myotube
differentiation,
damage.
addition,
in
vivo
designed
with
mouse
model
D-gal-induced
aging
evaluate
ameliorative
impact
mass
function.
mainly
included
466
bioactive
components.
had
278
analysis,
which
associated
function
pathway.
experiment
indicated
that
significantly
enhanced
viability
down-regulating
p21,
p53,
p16,
MuRF1
Atrogin-1and
up-regulating
MyoD,
Myogenin,
MyHC.
addition
LY294002,
inhibitor,
partially
reversed
anti-aging
PSP.
also
improved
membrane
potential
decreased
ROS
levels
upregulating
phosphorylation
experimental
data
strength,
endurance,
(quadriceps
gastrocnemius)
cross-sectional
area
(CSA)
D-gal
induced
mice.
exhibits
significant
atrophy,
as
well
activating
Our
study
uniquely
investigates
specific
focus
pathway,
highlights
novel
therapeutic
agent
sarcopenia,
offering
an
alternative
current
treatment
strategies.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3968 - 3968
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
AKG,
a
central
metabolite
in
the
Krebs
cycle,
plays
vital
role
cellular
energy
production
and
nitrogen
metabolism.
This
review
explores
AKG's
potential
therapeutic
applications
skeletal
muscle
health
exercise
performance,
focusing
on
its
mechanisms
for
promoting
regeneration
counteracting
atrophy.
A
literature
search
was
conducted
using
PubMed,
Web
of
Science,
Scopus
databases,
yielding
945
articles
published
up
to
31
October
2024.
Of
these,
112
peer-reviewed
met
inclusion
criteria
formed
basis
this
review.
AKG
supports
recovery
by
stimulating
satellite
cells
(MuSCs)
macrophage
polarization,
aiding
repair
reducing
fibrosis.
Additionally,
shows
promise
preventing
atrophy
enhancing
protein
synthesis,
inhibiting
degradation
pathways,
modulating
inflammatory
responses,
making
it
relevant
conditions
like
sarcopenia,
cachexia,
injury
recovery.
For
athletes
active
individuals,
supplementation
has
enhanced
endurance,
reduced
fatigue,
supported
faster
post-exercise
Despite
promising
preliminary
findings,
research
gaps
remain
understanding
long-term
effects,
optimal
dosage,
specific
particularly
across
diverse
populations.
Further
research,
including
large-scale
clinical
trials,
is
essential
clarify
optimize
application
as
agent
diseases
an
enhancer
physical
performance.
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
benefits
identify
future
directions
both
sports
settings.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. e29062 - e29062
Published: March 30, 2024
The
role
of
Ferroptosis
in
the
course
sepsis-induced
myopathy
is
yet
unclear.
objective
our
work
to
identify
key
genes
connected
with
and
investigate
possible
pharmaceutical
targets
related
this
process.
This
research
aims
provide
new
insights
into
management
myopathy.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Remarkable
progress
has
been
achieved
in
sepsis
treatment
recent
times,
the
mortality
rate
of
experienced
a
gradual
decline
as
result
prompt
administration
antibiotics,
fluid
resuscitation,
and
implementation
various
therapies
aimed
at
supporting
multiple
organ
functions.
However,
there
is
still
significant
room
for
improvement.
The
septic
patients,
22.5%,
unacceptably
high,
accounting
19.7%
all
global
deaths.
Therefore,
it
crucial
to
thoroughly
comprehend
pathogenesis
order
enhance
clinical
diagnosis
methods.
Here,
we
summarized
classic
mechanisms
progression,
activation
signal
pathways,
mitochondrial
quality
control,
imbalance
pro-and
anti-
inflammation
response,
diseminated
intravascular
coagulation
(DIC),
cell
death,
presented
latest
research
findings
each
mechanism
identify
potential
therapeutic
targets
within
mechanism.