A study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle reveals that deleting transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) from macrophages enhances muscle regeneration and mitochondrial function. The research found that this approach protected against obesity-related muscle wasting and improved exercise performance.
SourceUniversity of Toyama·JournalJournal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2026
Research found that Roseburia inulinivorans is positively associated with muscle mass and strength in both young and older adults. The study suggests that R inulinivorans may play a causal role in muscle strength, with notable increases in forelimb grip strength and larger muscle fibre size in mice treated with the bacteria.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalGut·TypeObservational study·DateMar 10, 2026
A zebrafish model was used to test the functional significance of rare SMN1 variants in children with false positive SMA diagnoses. The research found that both variants were functional and did not cause the disease. This breakthrough could prevent unnecessary SMA therapies and provide families with security.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2026
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Researchers found that the tenascin-C protein promotes a thriving community of functional muscle stem cells needed for efficient muscle regeneration. Aging reduces skeletal muscle regeneration due to lower levels of TnC and impaired muscle stem cell function.
SourceSanford Burnham Prebys·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 5, 2025
Researchers found that large MAF family transcription factors can reactivate the dormant 'Type IIb fast-twitch program' in human muscle, leading to improved glycolytic capacity and increased exercise capacity. Athletes with higher expression levels of these factors had faster and more powerful movements.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalSkeletal Muscle·DateSep 25, 2025
Researchers found that Ozempic-induced weight loss decreased lean mass by 10% in mice, with most of the lost weight coming from non-skeletal tissues. While some skeletal muscles did shrink, others stayed the same size, and strength was affected for some but not all muscles.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 5, 2025
Researchers explore the biological mechanisms of myopenia in RA, finding it affects individuals of all ages, with notable muscle mass loss without concurrent fat loss. The review highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic relevance of myopenia in RA, emphasizing the importance of early detection and tailored management strategies.
SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalBone Research·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 10, 2025
A recent study published in Stem Cell Reports found that microgravity accelerates skeletal muscle degeneration, leading to a decline in muscle strength and protein content. The researchers used an ISS lab-on-chip model to simulate ageing-related muscle loss and discovered that electrical stimulation can mitigate these changes.
SourceInternational Society for Stem Cell Research·JournalStem Cell Reports·DateJun 26, 2025
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Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new CRISPR technology called CRISPR-TO that can transport RNA molecules to specific locations within neurons, enabling repair and regeneration. The technology has shown promising results in increasing neurite growth by up to 50% in mouse brain neurons.
Researchers calculated two indicators from body composition data to examine the relationship between muscle quality and long-term care need. People with low phase angles and extracellular to intracellular water resistance ratios were found to be at high risk of becoming dependent, especially when values fell below median thresholds.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalNutrition·DateApr 2, 2025
A study published in GeroScience found that weight training improves memory and brain anatomy in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The results showed that strength training protected against atrophy in key brain areas associated with Alzheimer's disease.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalGeroScience·DateApr 1, 2025
Researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy have identified a potential therapeutic target to repair injured muscles. They discovered that fibroblast growth factor–inducible 14 (Fn14) plays a crucial role in regulating satellite cell stability and function, which are responsible for muscle growth, repair, and regenerat...
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalJCI Insight·DateMar 26, 2025
A team from Tokyo Metropolitan University has successfully implanted myoblasts onto healthy muscle in mice using an extracellular matrix scaffold. This breakthrough treatment could treat ageing-related muscular atrophy without scarring, offering a promising avenue for regenerative medicine.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology·DateFeb 15, 2025
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Researchers use various muscle atrophy models to study pathophysiology and develop treatment strategies. Cellular models allow detailed molecular mechanism studies, while animal models simulate human aging and disease-induced conditions.
SourceSichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association·DateJan 9, 2025
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed an antibody that targets and prevents the dysfunction of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a critical protein for skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and repair. The new antibody, 1H42F4N, blocked nitration of HGF and did not disrupt its activity.
SourceKyushu University·JournalAging Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 19, 2024
The SpaceX CRS-31 mission to the International Space Station includes studies on in-space manufacturing, cardiac health, and a method for repairing spacecraft damaged by debris. Multiple payloads sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory are bound for the orbiting outpost.
SourceInternational Space Station U.S. National Laboratory·DateNov 1, 2024
A University of North Florida biologist has received a four-year NIH grant to investigate the functional role of dual-specificity phosphatase 4 (Dusp4) in skeletal muscle atrophy. The study aims to characterize Dusp4's role in modulating muscle size and strength.
A clinical study confirmed the safety of aceneuramic acid in treating distal myopathy with rimmed vacuoles (GNE myopathy), a rare disease causing progressive muscle weakness. The treatment, developed for an ultra-orphan drug, showed efficacy and was approved by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
SourceTohoku University·JournalJournal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry·DateAug 20, 2024
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A study by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has discovered two regulator proteins that work together to keep the splicing process on track. The research, led by Professor Adrian Krainer, identifies SRSF1's interactions with other proteins, providing new insights into how this critical regulator works.
SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 10, 2024
A new study reveals how accumulation of IMAT drives diseases such as muscle loss, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Regular exercise and healthy diet can prevent and reverse IMAT accumulation.
SourceVictor Chang Cardiac Research Institute·JournalMolecular Aspects of Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateJun 2, 2024
Researchers have developed a non-invasive optical-acoustic imaging method using short laser pulses to create images of muscle tissue. This breakthrough technology has the potential to improve diagnosis and treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder causing muscle degeneration.
SourceFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg·JournalMed·DateMay 16, 2024
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Researchers have discovered that synchronization between the central circadian clock and peripheral clocks in muscle and skin is crucial for maintaining tissue function and preventing degenerative processes associated with aging. Time-restricted feeding can partially replace the central clock and enhance the autonomy of the muscle cloc...
SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalScience·DateMay 2, 2024
A study reveals that increased levels of TP53INP2 correlate with greater muscular strength and healthier ageing in humans. Boosting this protein's presence improves muscle mass and function, suggesting a potential strategy to combat sarcopenia.
SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalAutophagy·DateApr 22, 2024
A recent study examined cholesteryl esters and found that prolonged inactivity may affect people of different ages differently. The researchers observed changes in middle-aged subjects but not in older adults when comparing pre- and post-bed-rest levels.
SourceAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·DateMar 24, 2024
Researchers created a first-of-its-kind super minigene to study the Survival Motor Neuron 2 (SMN2) gene, which causes spinal muscular atrophy. The compact model allows scientists to see how changes play out across the entire gene expression process.
SourceIowa State University·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 13, 2024
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A phase II clinical trial found Muse cell-based product CL2020 to be highly tolerated and improved ALS symptoms, but may not halt disease progression. The treatment's efficacy depends on combining it with other drugs for future treatments.
SourceOkayama University·JournalCell Transplantation·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 1, 2024
A recent study reveals that the tethering of mitochondria to the endoplasmic reticulum plays a crucial role in muscle development, regeneration, and maintenance. The researchers propose targeting the Notch signaling pathway as a potential therapeutic option for muscle atrophy caused by mitochondrial abnormalities.
SourceFujita Health University·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2024
A novel workflow has been developed to identify patients with 5q-SMA, a common type of spinal muscular atrophy, more accurately. The new approach uses a bioinformatics pipeline that masks the paralogous regions of the SMN1 gene, allowing for more precise detection of genetic variants.
SourceIOS Press·JournalJournal of Neuromuscular Diseases·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 15, 2023
Researchers have found that the protein Musashi-2 plays a crucial role in regulating type 2a muscle fiber mass and metabolism. The study reveals that Msi2 knockout mice exhibit reduced muscle mass, decreased myoglobin and mitochondria levels, and impaired sugar metabolism.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalThe FASEB Journal·DateSep 9, 2023
Researchers have identified KIAA0930 as a key factor causing muscle atrophy in cancer cells, which could lead to the development of new anti-cachexia therapies. The study found that KIAA0930 knockdown cells showed increased muscle mass and weight compared to control cells.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeObservational study·DateJul 26, 2023
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Researchers at Koc University have identified a novel molecular mechanism that can slow down or block muscle wasting in cancer patients. The activation of EDA2R signalling promotes skeletal muscle atrophy, and deleting either EDA2R or NIK enzyme can protect the organism from muscle loss.
Researchers found that metformin + leucine (MET+LEU) treatment prevents myotube atrophy by reversing cellular senescence and improving proteostasis. The study used C2C12 myoblasts, aged mouse single myofibers, and human primary myotubes to demonstrate MET+LEU's skeletal muscle cell-autonomous properties.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2023
Researchers developed the first wearable sensor for monitoring muscle atrophy, a condition typically caused by degenerative disease or aging. The sensor can measure small-scale volume changes in overall limb size and monitor muscle loss of up to 51%. This technology has the potential to create less burden on patients and improve treatm...
SourceOhio State University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2023
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A study by Kumamoto University researchers reveals LSD1's role in regulating skeletal muscle response to environmental stress. The findings suggest that LSD1 moderates muscle adaptation to environmental conditions, with potential implications for maintaining muscle health and preventing diseases such as sarcopenia.
SourceKumamoto University·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 7, 2023
A recent study found that resistance training significantly improved muscle strength and reduced inflammation in older adults with sarcopenia. The research, conducted by Brazilian researchers, also showed that physical exercise can improve sleep quality and reduce chronic inflammation.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·DateMar 2, 2023
A new study found that eccentric contractions prove most effective in preventing muscle wasting and damage after immobilization. Strengthening the unaffected arm through weightlifting also counteracted muscle atrophy, with a stronger cross-education effect observed for eccentric contractions.
SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise·TypeObservational study·DateMar 1, 2023
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Researchers found that strengthening hip abductor muscles can provide effective compensation for weaknesses in knee extensor muscles, leading to improved mobility in people with below-the-knee amputations. The study tested the hypothesis in eight military personnel who had undergone a lower limb amputation and showed promising results.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJournal of Biomechanics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2023
Researchers found that the F-box gene FBXC-58 is a novel mediator of dietary restriction effects on extending the health span of Caenorhabditis elegans. FBXC-58 prevents muscle aging and extends longevity through an S6 kinase-dependent pathway.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateJan 25, 2023
Researchers found that blocking mitochondria fusion or fission triggers an inflammatory process, leading to muscular atrophy. This 'sterile inflammation' is not linked to infectious processes and has physiological relevance in mice with mitochondrial fragmentation.
SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2023
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a protein called PDGF-B that not only promotes muscle growth but also enhances myotube maturation, leading to increased contractile strength. The findings offer a game-changing approach to treating muscle injuries and atrophy.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications·DateJan 14, 2023
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Researchers identified a link between skeletal muscle atrophy and the loss of two types of myosin. The study showed that mice lacking these proteins experienced severe muscle atrophy and died within four weeks, providing a potential animal model for treating human muscle-wasting disorders.
SourceFujita Health University·JournalThe FASEB Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 14, 2022
Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of dynapenia, an age-associated loss of muscle strength, by 70-78%. Vitamin D supplementation was shown to reduce this risk. The study analyzed data from over 3,000 individuals aged 50 and over, highlighting the importance of vitamin D for maintaining muscle strength.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalCalcified Tissue International·DateDec 13, 2022
Researchers found that low irisin blood levels could represent an early prognostic marker of muscle atrophy in microgravity environments. The study also suggested that irisin may help prevent the onset of atrophy and aging of skeletal muscle during bed rest.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a method to directly measure the strength of skeletal muscle myotubes by analyzing wrinkles formed on an elastic substrate when stimulated with electric pulses. This new technique is more sensitive than existing measures and has great potential for accelerating drug discover...
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 3, 2022
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found a novel GLP-1R agonist, PF1801, that can suppress muscle inflammation and restore muscle strength in patients with polymyositis. The study suggests PF1801 could be used to treat patients with muscle wasting disease and improve symptoms associated with inflammatory myopathies.
SourceTokyo Medical and Dental University·JournalJournal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle·DateAug 18, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a potential breakthrough treatment for rotator cuff tears, using an advanced polymer to stimulate regeneration of both the tendon and muscle. This approach addresses the real problem of muscle degeneration and fat accumulation that often leads to re-injury after surgery.
SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
Scientists discover that activating TAK1 in skeletal muscle promotes muscle growth and prevents atrophy, with implications for treating conditions like cancer, COPD, and genetic diseases. The research also highlights the importance of maintaining healthy neuromuscular junctions.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 27, 2022
Researchers at Kobe University discover that immobilization induces loss of muscle mass by disrupting calcium levels and triggering the KLF15-IL-6 pathway. This finding may lead to the development of a treatment for muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, which affects aging societies.
SourceKobe University·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2022
Researchers from IRB Barcelona have discovered that damaged mitochondria accumulation triggers inflammatory processes leading to muscle atrophy. Correcting mitochondrial function through increased BNIP3 levels can mitigate inflammation and muscle loss, offering potential tools for promoting healthy ageing.
SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalAging Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 22, 2022
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Researchers have shown that physical exercise normalizes metabolic abnormalities caused by cancer, reducing anemia and associated fatigue. Exercise regenerates metabolism, blunting excessive blood cell formation and destruction, leading to improved tolerance of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 9, 2021
A new fluorescent reporter mouse line enables direct analysis of mitophagy activity in vivo. Increased levels of mitophagy activity were observed in atrophic soleus muscles following hindlimb immobilization, revealing muscle disuse increases mitophagy.
SourceNiigata University·JournalJournal of Cellular Physiology·DateJun 15, 2021
Researchers identified a novel oligo-DNA molecule that induces myoblast differentiation, potentially treating muscle atrophy and related diseases. The 'myogenetic oligo-DNA' (myoDN) acts as an aptamer, binding to protein nucleolin and activating the p53 signaling pathway.
SourceShinshu University·JournalFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology·DateJan 25, 2021
Researchers propose a two-phase theory for neurodegenerative disorders, with distinct activities of protein signaling pathways in each phase. This understanding could lead to personalized treatment approaches for patients in different stages of the disease.
SourceRice University·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateNov 23, 2020
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Researchers discovered that natural loss of foot muscles in rodents shares similarities with skeletal muscle atrophy, a condition typically associated with injury or disease. The study found that cells in the foot muscles disassemble proteins responsible for contraction and increase gene expression degrading these proteins.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that critically ill children develop muscle atrophy, with diaphragm thickness decreasing by 11% over six days. The study also found that older children experienced more pronounced muscle loss, particularly in their arms and legs.
SourceChildren's National Hospital·JournalPLOS ONE·DateDec 24, 2018
Researchers found that supplementing mitofusion 2 protein could prevent nerve degeneration, muscle atrophy, and paralysis in a mouse model of Lou Gehrig's disease. The study suggests this approach may be a novel therapeutic strategy for the disease.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalCell Metabolism·DateJul 12, 2018
A study published in European Journal of Nutrition found that dietary isoflavone aglycone can reduce muscle atrophy by blocking the apoptosis-dependent pathway in muscle fibers. The researchers observed significantly thicker muscle fibers in mice fed with AglyMax supplement compared to those on a normal diet.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalEuropean Journal of Nutrition·DateJan 18, 2018
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Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered a natural compound in green tomatoes that stimulates muscle growth and protects against muscle wasting. Tomatidine, found in green tomatoes, generates changes in gene expression opposite to those that occur in muscle cells affected by muscle atrophy.
SourceUniversity of Iowa Health Care·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateApr 9, 2014
A new study by the University of Michigan Health System has identified a potential therapy to prevent muscle atrophy after ACL tears. By blocking the hormone myostatin, researchers aim to restore athletic and functional abilities in the short term and prevent osteoarthritis in the long term.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·DateJun 13, 2013
A team of researchers from the University of Iowa has identified Gadd45a as a key culprit causing muscle atrophy, reprogramming hundreds of genes that ultimately lead to muscle deterioration. The protein affects muscles in two main ways: instructing cells to produce fewer proteins and causing existing proteins to break down.
SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateAug 13, 2012
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