Modifications of lean mass are a frequent critical determinant in the pathophysiology and
progression of heart failure (HF). Sarcopenia may be considered one of the most important …

Skeletal muscle atrophy is a well-known consequence of spaceflight. Because of the
potential significant impact of muscle atrophy and muscle dysfunction on astronauts and …

Skeletal muscle is the most abundant body tissue accounting for many physiological
functions. However, muscle mass and functions are not routinely assessed. Sarcopenia is …

Background Sedentary behavior is emerging as an independent risk factor for chronic
disease and mortality. However, the evidence relating television (TV) viewing and other …

Skeletal muscle represents the largest organ of the body in non-obese individuals and is
now considered to be an active endocrine organ releasing a host of so-called myokines …

Key points Five days of bed rest resulted in a reduction in leg lean mass and strength in
older adults. After bed rest, older (but not younger) adults had reduced amino acid‐induced …

Sarcopenia is an age-related geriatric syndrome that is characterized by a progressive loss
of muscle mass, strength and function. Chronic heart failure (CHF), the final stage of various …

Circulating lipopolysaccharide (LPS) concentrations are often elevated in patients with
sepsis or various endogenous diseases related to bacterial translocation from the gut …

Cancer cachexia is a complex multifactorial syndrome marked by a continuous depletion of
skeletal muscle mass associated, in some cases, with a reduction in fat mass. It is …

Aging is accompanied by involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function,
called sarcopenia. The mechanisms underlying the development of sarcopenia are not …