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Unravelling the Complexity of Sarcopenia Through a Systems Biology Approach
Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London, SE1 9RT, UK.
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH), Protein Science, Systems Biology. KTH, Centres, Science for Life Laboratory, SciLifeLab.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2851-9651
KTH, Centres, Science for Life Laboratory, SciLifeLab. KTH, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH), Protein Science, Systems Biology.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3721-8586
Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, 16059, Turkey; Department of Translational Medicine, Institute of Health Science, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, 16059, Turkey; Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, 16059, Turkey.
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2025 (English)In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, ISSN 1661-6596, E-ISSN 1422-0067, Vol. 26, no 17, article id 8527Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Sarcopenia, a significant loss of muscle mass and strength, is an important healthcare problem in the geriatric population. While age-related muscle decline represents the most common form, sarcopenia may also develop as a secondary condition associated with chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and autoimmune disorders. It increases frailty, disability, and fall risk among the elderly while also raising hospitalization rates and associated healthcare costs. Although no pharmaceutical agents have been specifically approved for the treatment of sarcopenia to date, elucidating its underlying molecular mechanisms of sarcopenia through systems biology approaches is essential for the development of novel therapeutic strategies and preventive interventions. This review examines the current definitions of sarcopenia, recent advancements in its management, and the emerging role of systems biology in uncovering potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. We discuss how these approaches may contribute to the development of novel interventions aimed at enhancing muscle health and improving the quality of life in older adults and provide a summary of the current progress achieved through systems biology methodologies in sarcopenia research.

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MDPI AG , 2025. Vol. 26, no 17, article id 8527
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sarcopenia, systems biology
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Geriatrics Microbiology in the Medical Area
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-371022DOI: 10.3390/ijms26178527ISI: 001569806100001PubMedID: 40943447Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105015894606OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-371022DiVA, id: diva2:2003241
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