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Inhibition of the endocannabinoid system reverses obese phenotype in aged mice and partly restores skeletal muscle function.
American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Feb 2023
Fajardo Lucas, Sanchez Phelipe, Salles Jérôme, Rigaudière Jean Paul, Patrac Véronique, Caspar-Bauguil Sylvie, Bergoglgio Camille, Moro Cédric, Walrand Stéphane, Le Bacquer Olivier
Abstract excerpt
Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, is associated with lipid accumulation and anabolic resistance; phenomena also observed in obesity and worsen when obesity and aging are combined. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is overactivated in obesity, but its role in aging obesity-related muscle dysfunction is unknown. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of inhibition of the ECS by...
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