Skeletal muscle contains a designated population of adult stem cells, called satellite cells,
which are generally quiescent. In homeostasis, satellite cells proliferate only sporadically …

Skeletal muscle is the protein reservoir of our body and an important regulator of glucose
and lipid homeostasis. Consequently, the growth or the loss of muscle mass can influence …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging pandemic disease caused
by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Although the …

Decades of research in skeletal muscle physiology have provided multiscale insights into
the structural and functional complexity of this important anatomical tissue, designed to …

Here, we summarize the current knowledge on eight promising drugs and natural
compounds that have been tested in the clinic: metformin, NAD+ precursors, glucagon-like …

As our population grows older, age-related pathologies are becoming more prevalent.
Deterioration of skeletal muscle and the immune system manifests as sarcopenia and …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to serious motor and sensory dysfunction of the limbs
below the injured segment. SCI not only results in physical and psychological harm to …

Obesity and ageing place a tremendous strain on the global healthcare system. Age-related
sarcopenia is characterized by decreased muscular strength, decreased muscle quantity …

Various diseases can cause skeletal muscle atrophy, usually accompanied by inflammation,
mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis, decreased protein synthesis, and enhanced …

The term 'fibroblast'often serves as a catch-all for a diverse array of mesenchymal cells,
including perivascular cells, stromal progenitor cells and bona fide fibroblasts. Although …