Muscle Wasting, Aging, and Cancer: The Effects of Physical Exercise
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2025 | Viewed by 788
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the intricate relationship between muscle wasting, aging, and cancer, emphasizing the potential benefits of physical exercise as an intervention. Muscle wasting, or sarcopenia, is a common and debilitating condition in the elderly and cancer patients, characterized by a loss of muscle mass and strength. This Special Issue will cover the mechanisms behind sarcopenia, the role of inflammation and metabolic changes in cancer-induced muscle loss, and the activation of satellite cells through exercise. Contributions will focus on how different types of physical activity/exercise, particularly resistance training, can slow or reverse muscle deterioration, enhance physical function, and improve quality of life. By bringing together current research and clinical studies, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how exercise can be strategically utilized to combat muscle wasting in aging and cancer populations.
Prof. Dr. Paula Tavares
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sarcopenia
- aging
- cancer
- muscle wasting
- physical exercise
- resistance training
- satellite cells
- inflammation
- metabolic health
- quality of life
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