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ReviewBone research2026

Satellite cell attrition and skeletal muscle aging.

Yujia Teng, Ying Yao, Zhihang Zuo, Yuwei Li, Binxu Yin, Qian Wang, Kun Zhang

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Review in Bone research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Yujia Teng *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Ying Yao *Shanghai Operating Room, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Zhihang Zuo *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Yuwei LiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Binxu YinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China. yinbinxu1991@163.com.
Qian WangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China. wangqianwind@163.com.
Kun ZhangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China. zhang1986kun@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6971-1164

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Skeletal muscle aging involves the progressive decline in mass and function of muscle tissue, significantly impacting mobility and quality of life in older adults. Central to this process is the functional deterioration of SCs, the primary muscle stem cells responsible for regeneration. Aging impairs SC self-renewal, activation, proliferation, and differentiation through mechanisms including telomere attrition, mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetic dysregulation, and aberrant signaling pathways such as Notch/Wnt and TGF-β. Additionally, the aged microenvironment-marked by chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, fibro-adipogenic infiltration, immune dysregulation, and vascular decline-further suppresses SC activity. Recent advances in multidisciplinary research, encompassing single-cell genomics, epigenetics, and bioengineering, have deepened our understanding of these mechanisms. Emerging interventions, such as nutritional strategies, exercise, pharmacological agents, cell therapy, and gene editing, offer promising avenues for restoring SC function and rejuvenating muscle regeneration. Future efforts should focus on integrated, personalized approaches to combat sarcopenia and improve healthspan.

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AgingMuscle, SkeletalSatellite Cells, Skeletal MuscleAnimalsHumans

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