Sarcopenia and the biological determinants of aging: A narrative review from a geroscience perspective.

Mariá Nunes-Pinto, Renato Gorga Bandeira de Mello, Milena Nunes Pinto, Cédric Moro, Bruno Vellas, Laurent O Martinez, Yves Rolland, Philipe de Souto Barreto

Gerontopôle de Toulouse, Institut du Vieillissement, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Toulouse, France; Postgraduate Program in Medical Sciences (Endocrinology), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

The physiopathology of sarcopenia shares common biological cascades with the aging process, as does any other age-related condition. However, our understanding of the interconnected pathways between diagnosed sarcopenia and aging remains limited, lacking sufficient scientific evidence.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the biological determinants of sarcopenia in relation to aging, which aligns with longevity research by exploring the underlying mechanisms of an age-related condition. However, it appears to be a narrative review that lacks sufficient scientific evidence and does not propose novel solutions or interventions to address the root causes of aging. Thus, while it contributes to the understanding of the relationship between sarcopenia and aging, its impact is limited.

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