Role of IL-16 in age-related skeletal muscle atrophy: an integrated study
Individuals with high levels of IL-16 may have a significantly high risk of sarcopenia. IL-16 impairs muscle function and physical performance and leads to muscle atrophy in mice, and these effects could be reduced by targeting IL-16.
Authors
- Zhibang Zhao
- Wenliang Fan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8949-6775)
- Qingbo Chu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3862-9818)
- Liqiang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5020-8545)
Institutions
- Nanyang Institute of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Published
- 2025-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08633-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Whipple's Disease and Interleukins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47