Scientific landscape of oxidative stress in sarcopenia: from bibliometric analysis to hotspots review.

Linjie Wang, Dongliang Guo, Yi Huang, Pan Long, Xin Zhang, Ling Bai, Jiancheng Liu, Xiaomin Hu, Rizhao Pang, Xiang Gou

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Sichuan, Chengdu, China.Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Sichuan, Chengdu, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Sarcopenia is a significant healthcare challenge in the aging population. Oxidative stress (OS) is acknowledged to play a pivotal role in the pathological progression of sarcopenia. Numerous studies have demonstrated that mitigating or eliminating OS can ameliorate the pathological manifestations associated with sarcopenia. However, current clinical antioxidant therapies often fall short of anticipated outcomes. This bibliometric analysis aims to delineate prevailing research trends, thematic emphases, focal points, and developmental trajectories within the domain of OS in sarcopenia, while also endeavoring to explore prospective anti-oxidative stress strategies for future clinical interventions.

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Research summary

The paper addresses oxidative stress in the context of sarcopenia, which is a significant age-related condition. While it discusses potential interventions, it primarily focuses on existing research trends and the limitations of current therapies rather than proposing novel solutions to the root causes of aging. Thus, it contributes to the understanding of a specific aspect of aging but does not present groundbreaking findings or transformative strategies.

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