AMPK is mitochondrial medicine for neuromuscular disorders

AI Mikhail, SY Ng, SR Mattina, V Ljubicic - Trends in Molecular Medicine, 2023 - cell.com
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), and spinal
muscular atrophy (SMA) are the most prevalent neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) in children …

Molecular pathways involved in the control of contractile and metabolic properties of skeletal muscle fibers as potential therapeutic targets for Duchenne muscular …

A Bonato, G Raparelli, M Caruso - Frontiers in Physiology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by mutations in the gene encoding
dystrophin, a subsarcolemmal protein whose absence results in increased susceptibility of …

Spermidine-eIF5A axis is essential for muscle stem cell activation via translational control

Q Zhang, W Han, R Wu, S Deng, J Meng, Y Yang, L Li… - Cell Discovery, 2024 - nature.com
Adult skeletal muscle stem cells, also known satellite cells (SCs), are quiescent and activate
in response to injury. However, the activation mechanisms of quiescent SCs (QSCs) remain …

AMPK as a mediator of tissue preservation: time for a shift in dogma?

HT Langer, M Rohm, MDS Goncalves… - Nature Reviews …, 2024 - nature.com
Ground-breaking discoveries have established 5′-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) as
a central sensor of metabolic stress in cells and tissues. AMPK is activated through cellular …

[HTML][HTML] AMPK regulates the maintenance and remodelling of the neuromuscular junction

SY Ng, AI Mikhail, SR Mattina, SA Mohammed… - Molecular …, 2025 - Elsevier
Objective The molecular mechanisms underlying the maintenance and adaptability of the
neuromuscular junction (NMJ) remain poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the …

LEDT and Idebenone treatment modulate autophagy and improve regenerative capacity in the dystrophic muscle through an AMPK-pathway

HNM Silva, EM Fernandes, VA Pereira, DS Mizobuti… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Purpose Considering the difficulties and challenges in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(DMD) treatment, such as the adverse effects of glucocorticoids, which are the main medical …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Bovine, Porcine, and Sheep Muscle Using Interpretable Machine Learning Models

Y Guo, S Li, R Na, L Guo, C Huo, L Zhu… - Animals: an Open …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Simple Summary This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the factors
involved in muscle growth and development, along with their associated biological functions …

[PDF][PDF] Hormesis as a Therapeutic Mechanism in Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Formation

NR Ricciardi - 2024 - scholarship.miami.edu
Hormesis is a phenomenon characterized by the positive adaptions an organism
experiences after exposure to a low-level stressor. Hormesis is a broad term used as a …

The Role of AMPK in Neuromuscular Health and Disease

S Ng - 2023 - macsphere.mcmaster.ca
The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) exhibits an extraordinary capacity for adaptation and
plasticity throughout an individual's lifespan. This remarkable adaptability assumes a central …