Advances in Research in Sarcopenia
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 358
Editor
Interests: sarcopenia; aging; chronic diseases; nutrition; exercise
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and clinical studies for this Special Issue titled "Advances in Research in Sarcopenia." This collection aims to showcase cutting-edge investigations into sarcopenia's multifaceted nature, encompassing primary age-related muscle decline and secondary sarcopenia arising from chronic diseases, metabolic disorders, and systemic conditions.
We welcome submissions exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying sarcopenia, including epigenetic regulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal dysregulation during aging. Studies investigating the bidirectional relationship between sarcopenia and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and liver, renal, and cardiovascular disorders are particularly encouraged. Research examining alterations caused by pathogens, chronic infections, and inflammatory conditions that contribute to muscle wasting will provide valuable insights into secondary sarcopenia.
Topics of interest include novel diagnostic biomarkers, advanced imaging techniques, therapeutic interventions, and prevention strategies. We also seek manuscripts addressing sarcopenia in specific populations, including those with cancer cachexia, chronic kidney disease, COPD, chronic liver diseases, and other debilitating conditions. Translational research that bridges fundamental science discoveries with clinical applications is especially welcome.
Join us in advancing our understanding of sarcopenia to improve patient outcomes and quality of life across diverse populations.
Prof. Dr. Claudio Cabello-Verrugio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aging and muscle deterioration
- secondary sarcopenia
- metabolic diseases and sarcopenia
- pathogen-induced muscle alterations
- chronic disease-associated muscle loss
- inflammatory sarcopenia mechanisms
- sarcopenia biomarkers and diagnosis
- therapeutic interventions
- exercise and sarcopenia
- muscle wasting syndromes
- age-related frailty
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