Nuclear factor-kappa B signaling in skeletal muscle atrophy

H Li, S Malhotra, A Kumar - Journal of molecular medicine, 2008 - Springer
H Li, S Malhotra, A Kumar
Journal of molecular medicine, 2008Springer
Skeletal muscle atrophy/wasting is a serious complication of a wide range of diseases and
conditions such as aging, disuse, AIDS, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, space
travel, muscular dystrophy, chronic heart failure, sepsis, and cancer. Emerging evidence
suggests that nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is one of the most important signaling
pathways linked to the loss of skeletal muscle mass in various physiological and
pathophysiological conditions. Activation of NF-κB in skeletal muscle leads to degradation of …
Abstract
Skeletal muscle atrophy/wasting is a serious complication of a wide range of diseases and conditions such as aging, disuse, AIDS, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, space travel, muscular dystrophy, chronic heart failure, sepsis, and cancer. Emerging evidence suggests that nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is one of the most important signaling pathways linked to the loss of skeletal muscle mass in various physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Activation of NF-κB in skeletal muscle leads to degradation of specific muscle proteins, induces inflammation and fibrosis, and blocks the regeneration of myofibers after injury/atrophy. Recent studies employing genetic mouse models have provided strong evidence that NF-κB can serve as an important molecular target for the prevention of skeletal muscle loss. In this article, we have outlined the current understanding regarding the role of NF-κB in skeletal muscle with particular reference to different models of muscle wasting and the development of novel therapy.
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