MicroRNAs in Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review
Katsunori Yanai, Shohei Kaneko, Hiroki Ishii, Akinori Aomatsu, Kiyonori Ito, Keiji Hirai, Susumu Ookawara, Kenichi Ishibashi, Yoshiyuki Morishita
Abstract
Sarcopenia, which is characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle, has been reported to contribute to development of physical disabilities, various illnesses, and increasing mortality. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that inhibit translation of target messenger RNAs. Previous studies have shown that miRNAs play pivotal roles in the development of sarcopenia. Therefore, this systematic review focuses on miRNAs that regulate sarcopenia.
Topics & Concepts
SarcopeniamicroRNATranslation (biology)BioinformaticsBiologyMessenger RNAComputational biologyGeneticsGeneEndocrinologyMicroRNA in disease regulationNutrition and Health in AgingMuscle Physiology and Disorders