Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, is characteristic of aging. A perhaps surprisingly large fraction of the losses can be averted by strength training, but there are nonetheless inexorable processes of aging that, until therapies exist to repair this damage, will cause decline in muscle tissue over time even for those who maintain their fitness as best as possible. Researchers here consider the evidence for skeletal muscle tissue to do more than just move us around, but also to be an active participant in many aspects of metabolism. The focus in this open access paper is on the immune system: to what degree does sarcopenia …
To What Degree Does Loss of Skeletal Muscle with Age Contribute to Immunosenescence?
Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, is characteristic of aging. A perhaps surprisingly large fraction of the losses can be averted by strength training, but there are nonetheless inexorable processes of aging that, until therapies exist to repair this damage, will cause decline in muscle tissue over time even for those who maintain their fitness as best as possible. Researchers here consider the evidence for skeletal muscle tissue to do more than just move us around, but also to be an active participant in many aspects of metabolism. The focus in this open access paper is on the immune system: to what degree does sarcopenia …