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The effects of exercise on FGF21 in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chuannan Liu, Xujie Yan, Yue Zong, Yanan He, Guan Yang, Yue Xiao, Songtao Wang

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Synthesis in PeerJ, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Physical Activity, Exerkines, and Their Role in Cancer Cachexia.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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  10. GLP-1 agonists and exercise: the future of lifestyle prioritization.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Chuannan Liu *School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Xujie Yan *School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Yue ZongSchool of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Yanan HeSchool of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Guan YangSchool of Physical Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
Yue XiaoSchool of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.
Songtao WangSchool of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a key hormone factor that regulates glucose and lipid homeostasis. Exercise may regulate its effects and affect disease states. Therefore, we sought to determine how exercise affects FGF21 concentrations in adults. Methods: The review was registered in the International Prospective Systematic Review (PROSPERO, CRD42023471163). The Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies through July 2023. Studies that assessed the effects of exercise training on FGF21 concentration in adults were included. The random effect model, data with standardized mean difference (SMD), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to evaluate the pooled effect size of exercise training on FGF21. The risk of heterogeneity and bias were evaluated. A total of 12 studies involving 401 participants were included. Results: The total effect size was 0.3 (95% CI [-0.3-0.89], Conclusion: Concurrent exercise and longer duration may be more efficient way to decrease FGF21 concentrations in adults with metabolic disorder.

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ExerciseFibroblast Growth FactorsAdultHumansFGF21 protein, humanfibroblast growth factor 21Fibroblast Growth FactorsExercise trainingFGF-21Meta-analysisMetabolic disorder adults

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PMID38948228
PMCPMC11212618

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