Aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
Inflammation
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
the
age-related
decline
of
skeletal
muscle
mass,
leading
to
sarcopenia
elderly.
The
prevalence
notably
increases
among
males
aged
≥
70.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
inflammatory
indexes
are
associated
with
reduction
mass
elderly
population.
Thirty-one
70,
without
severe
diseases
or
dementia,
were
enrolled
study.
They
underwent
measurements,
physical
and
hematological
tests
at
onset
study
after
one-year
follow-up.
Twenty-eight
participants
successfully
followed
for
one
year.
Appendicular
index
(ASMI)
decreased
by
3.30
±
2.41%
14
increased
2.66
1.61%
other
compared
baseline
levels.
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
was
2.14
0.56
ASMI-decreased
group
1.66
0.62
ASMI-increased
group.
A
statistically
significant
negative
correlation
found
between
NLR
change
ASMI
linear
regression
analyses.
area
under
curve
(AUC)
predicting
0.724,
an
optimal
sensitivity
64.3%
specificity
78.6%
cut-off
value
1.94.
emerged
as
potential
prognostic
marker
males.
further
studies
necessary
assess
its
clinical
utility.
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(11)
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
Sarcopenia,
a
leading
cause
for
global
disability
and
mortality,
is
an
age‐related
muscular
disorder,
characterized
by
accelerated
muscle
mass
loss
functional
decline.
It
known
that
caloric
restriction
(CR),
ketogenic
diet
or
endurance
exercise
lessen
sarcopenia
elevate
circulating
β‐hydroxybutyrate
(β‐HB)
levels.
Whether
the
elevated
β‐HB
essential
to
reversal
of
sarcopenia,
however,
remains
unclear.
Here
we
show
in
both
Caenorhabditis
elegans
mouse
models
increase
reverse
myofiber
atrophy
improves
motor
functions
at
advanced
ages.
β‐HB‐induced
histone
lysine
β‐hydroxybutyrylation
(Kbhb)
indispensable
sarcopenia.
Histone
Kbhb
enhances
transcription
genes
associated
with
mitochondrial
pathways,
including
oxidative
phosphorylation,
ATP
metabolic
process
aerobic
respiration.
This
ultimately
leads
improve
integrity
enhance
The
are
validated
model
CR.
Thus,
demonstrate
induces
Kbhb,
increases
function,
reverses
Aging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(22), P. 13471 - 13485
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Limited
research
has
been
conducted
on
the
post-intervention
inflammatory
status
in
sarcopenic
patients,
despite
previous
studies
revealing
elevated
pro-inflammatory
markers.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
potential
elevation
of
specific
cytokines
patients
and
evaluate
effects
exercise
nutritional
support
interventions
these
cytokine
levels.In
this
post-hoc
analysis
a
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT),
57
individuals
with
sarcopenia
from
RCT
non-sarcopenic
participants
same
geriatric
community
cohort
that
did
not
participate
were
enrolled.
Grip
strength
body
composition
measurements
recorded.
Tumor
necrotizing
factor
(TNF)-α,
interleukin
(IL)-1β,
IL-6,
IL-15
levels
assessed
at
baseline
for
both
groups
after
12-week
intervention
consisting
resistive
supplementation
branched-chain
amino
acids,
calcium,
vitamin
D3
sarcopenia.The
group
demonstrated
significantly
lower
weight,
mass
index,
grip
strength,
skeletal
muscle
index.
Moreover,
exhibited
higher
TNF-α
(p=0.007),
IL-1β
(p<0.001),
IL-6
while
no
significant
difference
was
observed
(p=0.345)
between
those
without
sarcopenia.
Following
intervention,
experienced
improvements
index
notable
reduction
(p=0.003),
(p=0.012)
(p=0.001)
levels.Sarcopenic
exhibit
TNF-α,
IL-1β,
which
declined
nutrition
interventions.
However,
further
is
necessary
long-term
impact
levels.
In Vivo,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(4), P. 1520 - 1529
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Sarcopenia
is
a
prevalent
and
clinically
significant
condition,
particularly
among
older
age
groups
those
with
chronic
disease.
Patients
cancer
frequently
suffer
from
sarcopenia
progressive
loss
of
muscle
mass,
strength,
function.
The
complex
interplay
between
its
treatment,
including
medical
therapy,
radiotherapy,
surgery,
significantly
contributes
to
the
onset
worsening
sarcopenia.
Cancer
induces
wasting
through
inflammatory
processes,
metabolic
alterations,
hormonal
imbalance.
Moreover,
radiation
therapies
exert
direct
toxic
effects
on
muscles,
contributing
impairment
physical
Loss
appetite,
malnutrition,
inactivity
further
exacerbate
in
patients.
Imaging
techniques
are
cornerstones
for
diagnosis.
Magnetic
resonance
imaging,
computed
tomography,
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry
provide
valuable
insights
into
structure
quality.
Although
each
modality
has
advantages
limitations,
magnetic
imaging
produces
high-resolution
images
provides
dynamic
information
about
Despite
these
challenges,
addressing
essential
optimizing
treatment
outcomes
improving
survival
rates
patients
cancer.
This
review
explored
factors
oncologic
patients,
emphasizing
importance
early
detection
comprehensive
management
strategies.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate
(DEHP),
which
is
widely
used
in
agricultural
plastics,
accumulates
humans
and
animals
through
the
food
chain
over
time,
resulting
liver
toxicity.
Recent
studies
have
reported
that
pyroptosis
mitochondrial
damage
are
closely
related
to
a
variety
of
diseases,
but
specific
mechanism
still
unclear.
To
address
this
issue,
vitro
vivo
hepatotoxicity
models
were
established.
The
results
demonstrated
exposure
DEHP
caused
buildup
MEHP
livers,
altered
metabolite
composition,
pyroptosis-like
changes
hepatocytes.
After
treatment,
REDOX
homeostasis
was
unbalanced,
reactive
oxygen
species
(mtROS)
overproduced.
activates
mediated
by
TNF/TNFR1
signaling
upregulates
perforating
protein
GSDMD-N
destroy
membrane
Above
all,
study
elucidates
potential
involvement
signaling-mediated
confirms
regulation
helpful
maintaining
normal
function.
Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2)
Published: March 3, 2025
Muscle
atrophy
is
a
severe
complication
of
diabetes,
with
autophagy
playing
critical
role
in
its
progression.
Zinc
has
been
shown
to
alleviate
hyperglycaemia
and
several
diabetes-related
complications,
but
direct
mediating
diabetic
muscle
remains
unclear.
This
study
explores
the
potential
zinc
pathogenesis
atrophy.
In
vivo,
C57BL/6J
mice
were
induced
diabetes
by
streptozotocin
(STZ)
treated
ZnSO₄
(25
mg/kg/day)
for
six
weeks.
Gastrocnemius
muscles
collected
histological
analysis,
including
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM).
Serum
levels
measured
ICP-MS.
Protein
expression
was
evaluated
using
immunofluorescence
(IF),
immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
Western
blotting
(WB).
Bioinformatics
analysis
used
identify
key
genes
associated
vitro,
high-glucose-induced
C2C12
cell
model
established
received
ZnSO₄,
rapamycin,
SRT1720,
TC-G-1008,
or
GPR39-CRISPR
Cas9
intervention.
Autophagy
observed
TEM,
protein
assessed
IF
WB.
Intracellular
concentrations
fluorescence
resonance
energy
transfer
(FRET).
atrophy,
activation,
upregulation
SIRT1
FoxO1,
along
downregulation
GPR39,
confirmed
T1D
group.
protected
against
inhibited
(T1D
+
vs.
T1D,
all
p
<
0.0001),
as
evidenced
increased
grip
strength
(212.40
±
11.08
163.90
10.95
gf),
gastrocnemius
index
(10.67
0.44
8.80
0.72
mg/g),
fibre
cross-sectional
area
(978.20
144.00
580.20
103.30
μm2),
serum
(0.2335
0.0227
0.1561
0.0123
mg/L).
down-regulated
Atrogin-1
MuRF1,
decreased
formation
autophagosomes
(all
0.0001).
RNA-seq
indicated
activation
SIRT1/FoxO1
signalling
pathway
mice.
LC3B,
while
upregulating
P62
GPR39
0.05).
down-regulation
Both
TC-G-1008
Atrogin-1,
SIRT1,
up-regulated
inhibiting
improving
The
beneficial
anti-atrophic
effects
are
diminished
following
treatment
SRT1720
RAPA.
Upon
knockout,
upregulated,
downregulated.
ZnSO₄-treated
group
remained
unchanged
(p
>
0.05),
indicating
that
supplementation
did
not
affect
ion
entry
acted
through
surface
receptor
GPR39.
ZnSO4
inhibits
excessive
skeletal
alleviates
via
GPR39-SIRT1/FoxO1
axis.
These
findings
suggest
may
offer
therapeutic
strategy
managing
BMC Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
In
2008,
the
Society
on
Sarcopenia,
Cachexia,
and
Wasting
Disorders
introduced
a
generic
definition
for
all
types
of
cachexia:
"a
complex
metabolic
syndrome
associated
with
underlying
illness
characterized
by
loss
muscle,
or
without
fat
loss".
It
is
well-known
that
presence
inflammatory
burden
in
end-stage
renal
disease
(ESRD)
patients
may
lead
to
evolution
cachexia.
Since
etiology
cachexia
chronic
kidney
(CKD)
multifactorial,
thus
successful
treatment
must
involve
several
concomitant
measures
(nutritional
interventions,
appetite
stimulants,
anti-inflammatory
pharmacologic
agents)
provide
integrated
effective
therapeutic
modalities
combat
causative
factors
alleviate
outcomes
patients.
Given
high
mortality
rate
cachexia,
developing
new
are
prerequisite
ameliorating
CKD
worldwide.
The
present
review
aims
discuss
some
strategies
an
update
advances
nutritional
approaches
counteract
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 11, 2025
Cuproptosis,
a
recently
identified
form
of
copper-dependent
cell
death,
arises
from
intracellular
copper
dyshomeostasis.
As
an
essential
trace
element,
plays
critical
role
in
bioenergetic
metabolism,
redox
regulation,
and
synaptic
transmission.
However,
excessive
exerts
cytotoxic
effects
through
multiple
pathways,
including
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
apoptotic
cascade
activation,
necrotic
membrane
rupture,
inflammatory
responses,
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
Distinct
other
death
mechanisms,
cuproptosis
is
characterized
by
ion
binding
to
acetylated
respiratory
chain
proteins,
leading
pathogenic
protein
aggregation,
iron-sulfur
cluster
depletion,
cellular
collapse.
Emerging
evidence
underscores
aberrant
accumulation
resultant
proteotoxic
stress
as
pivotal
contributors
the
pathogenesis
musculoskeletal
pathologies,
osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis,
sarcopenia,
osteosarcoma,
intervertebral
disc
degeneration,
spinal
cord
injury,
biofilm-associated
orthopedic
infections.
Understanding
spatiotemporal
regulation
may
provide
novel
opportunities
for
advancing
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches
medicine.
This
review
synthesizes
current
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
cuproptosis,
its
diseases,
potential
biomarker-driven
interventions.