Abstract
Muscle
atrophy,
characterized
by
the
loss
of
muscle
mass
and
function,
is
a
hallmark
sarcopenia
cachexia,
frequently
associated
with
aging,
malignant
tumors,
chronic
heart
failure,
malnutrition.
Moreover,
it
poses
significant
challenges
to
human
health,
leading
increased
frailty,
reduced
quality
life,
heightened
mortality
risks.
Despite
extensive
research
on
consensus
in
their
assessment
remains
elusive,
inconsistent
conclusions
regarding
molecular
mechanisms.
atrophy
models
are
crucial
tools
for
advancing
this
field.
Currently,
animal
used
clinical
basic
scientific
studies
induced
through
various
methods,
including
genetic
editing,
nutritional
modification,
exercise,
wasting
diseases,
drug
administration.
also
include
vitro
small
organism
models.
value,
each
these
has
certain
limitations.
This
review
focuses
limitations
diverse
applications
understand
encourage
rational
use
future
research,
therefore
deepening
understanding
underlying
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
ultimately
exploration
therapeutic
strategies
cachexia.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 1, 2024
Introduction
Chronic
low-grade
inflammation
is
an
important
aspect
of
morbidity
and
mortality
in
older
adults.
The
level
circulating
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(interleukin
(IL)-6,
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)
or
IL-1β)
a
risk
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
diseases
also
associated
with
sarcopenia
frailties.
objective
this
study
was
to
assess
each
cytokine:
IL-6,
TNF,
IL-1β
separately
the
elderly
comorbidities
against
controls
without
according
data
published
available
literature.
Methods
electronic
bibliographic
PubMed
database
systematically
searched
select
all
relevant
studies
up
July
2023.
total
number
subjects
involved
meta-analysis
included
patients
(
n
=8154)
=33967).
Results
overall
concentration
IL-6
found
be
higher
compared
difference
statistically
significant,
p
-value
<0.001
(SMD,
0.16;
95%
CI,
0.12–0.19).
heterogeneity
considerable
Q
=
109.97
(P
<0.0001)
I
2
79.2%.
potential
diagnostic
usefulness
confirmed
by
odds
ratio
(OR)
analysis
(OR:
1.03,
CI
(1.01;
1.05),
=0.0029).
both
TNF
elevated
control
group
amounted
SMD
-0.03;
-0.09–0.02,
0.533
SMD-0.29;
-0.47–
-0.12;
0.001,
respectively.
For
however,
insignificant.
Discussion
unlike
IL-1β,
could
useful
convenient
marker
peripheral
adults
various
comorbidities.
BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 15, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
has
been
proposed
as
a
new
term
for
diagnosing
disease,
which
is
considered
to
be
multi-systemic
with
multiple
extrahepatic
manifestations,
including
sarcopenia.
The
link
between
sarcopenia
and
MAFLD
remains
uncertain,
especially
among
young
middle-aged
adults.
Thus,
we
examined
the
relationship
in
individuals
this
study.
Experimental Gerontology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
193, P. 112480 - 112480
Published: June 12, 2024
The
role
of
interleukins
in
sarcopenia
development
has
been
acknowledged,
yet
the
specifics
their
involvement
remain
to
be
fully
understood.
This
study
aimed
explore
alterations
interleukin
levels
among
patients.
Brain and Behavior,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Many
studies
have
shown
a
strong
link
between
sarcopenia
and
depression,
low
muscle
mass
(LMM)
is
an
important
component
in
the
diagnosis
of
sarcopenia;
however,
there
been
no
on
relationship
LMM
depressive
symptoms
Chinese
elderly
population.
To
estimate
potential
among
older
adults,
cross‐sectional
analysis
was
conducted
utilizing
data
from
Longitudinal
Health
Longevity
Survey
(CLHLS).
Method
The
study
sample
comprised
11,711
individuals
aged
65
years
or
(mean
age
83.0
±
10.9)
CLHLS
database
2018.
We
used
corrected
appendicular
skeletal
(ASM)
prediction
formula
to
assess
10‐item
Center
for
Epidemiological
Studies‐Depression
Scale
(CES‐D‐10)
symptoms.
A
multivariate
logistic
regression
model
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
curves
were
employed
investigate
association
Results
findings
revealed
1.16‐fold
higher
risk
group
compared
control
(adjusted
odds
ratio
[aOR]:
1.16,
95%
confidence
intervals
[95%
CI]:
1.05–1.29,
p
<
0.001).
Furthermore,
every
one‐point
decrease
score
below
7.87,
increased
by
8%,
with
statistical
significance.
However,
when
greater
than
equal
did
not
significantly
increase
Conclusion
Our
suggests
factor
population,
within
certain
range,
increases
as
decreases.
Physical
exercise
may
be
effective
strategy
maintain
optimal
help
mental
health
elderly.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Sarcopenia,
characterized
by
loss
of
muscle
mass
and
strength,
particularly
affects
older
adults
is
linked
to
increased
morbidity
mortality.
The
study
aimed
investigate
the
relationship
between
biomarkers,
including
hemoglobin
(Hb),
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH),
Systemic
Immune-Inflammation
Index
(SII),
sarcopenia
in
US
population.
Utilizing
NHANES
data
from
2003
2018,
analyzed
5,615
participants,
categorizing
them
based
on
quartiles
Hb,
SII,
LDH
levels.
It
employed
logistic
regression
models
assess
these
biomarkers
risk,
adjusting
for
various
confounders.
High
levels
LDH,
Hb
SII
were
significantly
associated
with
sarcopenia,
higher
risk
highest
quartile.
AUC
all
indicators
predicting
was
0.925
(sensitivity
0.925;
specificity
0.743).
concludes
that
elevated
are
significant
emphasizing
role
inflammation
its
development
potential
markers
early
detection
intervention.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1991 - 1991
Published: March 15, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Frailty
and
sarcopenia
are
geriatric
syndromes
associated
with
increased
vulnerability
to
adverse
health
outcomes,
including
functional
decline,
disability,
mortality.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
oral
interventions
may
play
a
role
in
mitigating
these
conditions.
This
systematic
review
aims
evaluate
the
impact
of
on
frailty
older
adults.
Methods:
A
search
was
conducted
PubMed,
Scopus,
SciELO
databases
for
studies
published
up
December
2023.
Inclusion
criteria
comprised
experimental
quasi-experimental
assessing
dental
their
effects
individuals
aged
60
years
older.
The
primary
outcomes
included
index,
grip
strength,
walking
speed,
dentition.
Study
quality
assessed
using
GRADEpro.
Results:
Eight
were
included.
Preventive
hygiene
improved
but
did
not
significantly
scores.
Oral
exercises
muscle
strength
weight,
leading
score
reductions
(−1.1
points,
95%
CI:
−1.5
−0.7,
p
<
0.01).
Swallowing
therapies
linked
(+1.8
kg,
=
0.03)
speed
(+0.2
m/s,
0.04),
corresponding
index
(−0.8
−1.2
−0.4,
certainty
ranged
from
very
low
moderate.
Conclusions:
interventions,
particularly
swallowing
therapies,
show
potential
reducing
sarcopenia-related
However,
methodological
heterogeneity
low-certainty
highlight
need
high-quality,
large-scale
trials
standardized
assessment
measures
establish
definitive
clinical
recommendations.
Annals of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Background
Observational
studies
have
documented
increased
serum
IL-6
levels
in
elderly
individuals
afflicted
with
sarcopenia.
Nevertheless,
the
relationship
between
concentrations
and
sarcopenia
prevalence
aging
population
is
yet
to
be
defined.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1645 - 1645
Published: May 27, 2024
Many
people
with
overweight
and
obesity
are
affected
by
sarcopenia,
which
is
represented
a
phenotype
known
as
sarcopenic
(SO),
characterized
excessive
body
fat
(BF),
combined
reduced
muscle
mass
strength.
In
this
population,
it
vital
to
identify
the
factors
associated
SO.
With
aim
in
mind,
we
investigated
association
between
visceral
adipose
tissue
(VAT)
SO
patients
or
nutritional
setting.
A
total
of
256
participants
(23.8%
female)
were
involved
completed
composition
assessment,
including
VAT
mass,
using
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry
(DXA).
The
sample
was
initially
categorized
according
whether
individual
had
phenotype;
they
then
classified
their
into
three
tertiles
(lowest,
medium,
highest).
Among
participants,
who
median
index
(BMI)
29.3
(interquartile
range
(IQR):
27.0–32.4)
kg/m2
age
51.0
(IQR:
47.0–54.0)
years,
32.4%
identified
having
SO,
displayed
higher
(517.0
384.5–677.0)
vs.
790.0
654.0–1007.0)
g;
p
<
0.05).
logistic
regression
model
that
accounted
for
age,
sex
BMI
revealed
increases
risk
(odds
ratio
(OR)
=
1.003;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.001–1.004;
conclusion,
appears
be
an
independent
factor
obesity.
However,
due
cross-sectional
design,
no
information
regarding
any
causality
can
provided.
Additional
longitudinal
research
direction
should
therefore
conducted.