Journal of Practical Hepatology ›› 2022, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (2): 301-304.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-5069.2022.02.038

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Pathogenesis of sarcopenia in liver diseases

Lin Ning, Kong Ming, Duan Zhongping   

  1. Fourth Centre for Liver Disease Study, Municipal Key Laboratory of Liver Failure and Artificial Liver Treatment Research, You'an Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2021-06-20 Online:2022-03-10 Published:2022-03-15

Abstract: Objective Sarcopenia is defined as loss of systemic skeletal muscle mass and functions. It may affect the physiological functions and leads to the declined quality of life, and even death. Sarcopenia occurs in up to 70% of patients with advanced liver diseases, which is associated with untoward clinical outcomes and poor prognosis. At present, most treatments are based on nutrition and exercise, however, there is still a lack of effective targeted molecular therapy. This review summarizes the pathogenesis of sarcopenia in liver diseases, in order to identify potential biomarkers for treatment and improve the clinical prognosis.

Key words: Liver diseases, Sarcopenia, Pathogenesis