Suppression of de novo sphingolipid biosynthesis mitigates sarcopenia.

Miranda, Edwin R; Funai, Katsuhiko · Nat Aging · 2022

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

There are no current standard-of-care treatments for sarcopenia, an age-associated decline in muscle mass and strength. A new study shows that genetically or pharmacologically countering the age-associated accumulation of sphingolipids in skeletal muscle can ameliorate sarcopenia in mice. The authors also identify genetic variants linked to sphingolipid biosynthesis that associate with muscle function in aged humans.

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