Macrophage regulation of muscle regrowth from disuse in aging

Paul T. Reidy, Esther E. Dupont-Versteegden, Micah J. Drummond

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Abstract

Skeletal muscle immune cells, such as macrophages, are necessary for proper regrowth after muscle disuse. We suggest that the important role of macrophages concerning muscle regrowth after disuse is divergent compared with young mice (i.e., dysregulated) during the recovery period. Modulation of macrophages may be a promising future therapeutic target to enhance the impaired muscle growth during recovery from disuse in older adults.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)246-250
Number of pages5
JournalExercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Volume47
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2019

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Keywords

  • aging
  • immune cells
  • injury
  • physical inactivity
  • polarization
  • rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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