All articles tagged with #myokines
A study shows that a 45-minute session of resistance or high-intensity interval training increases anti-cancer myokines in breast cancer survivors' blood, which can suppress tumor growth by up to 30%, suggesting exercise as a potential adjunct in cancer treatment.
A study from Edith Cowan University found that a single session of resistance or high-intensity interval training can increase anti-cancer myokines by 20-30% in breast cancer survivors, potentially slowing cancer cell growth and reducing inflammation, which may lower recurrence risk.
Recent research suggests that creatine may enhance brain resilience and cognitive function by supporting energy pathways and promoting the release of myokines through the muscle-brain axis, potentially offering neuroprotective benefits beyond its traditional role in muscle building.
A new study suggests that myokines, chemicals released by muscles during exercise, can promote nerve growth, potentially aiding in nerve repair and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS. Conducted on mouse cells, the research found that both biochemical and mechanical effects of muscle contractions stimulate motor neuron growth. While promising, further studies are needed to explore the therapeutic potential of myokines in humans.
Researchers at the University of Southern California and UCLA are exploring the potential of an "exercise-in-a-pill" to provide dementia-fighting benefits for individuals unable to engage in physical activity. The study focuses on the muscle-brain axis, where myokines released during exercise offer neuroprotective effects. Experiments on genetically modified mice with enhanced muscle function showed improved cognitive performance and reduced Alzheimer's-related brain pathologies. This research could lead to future medical interventions mimicking exercise benefits for those who cannot physically exercise.
A study by MIT engineers reveals that exercise not only benefits muscles but also significantly enhances neuron growth and healing. When muscles contract, they release myokines, biochemical signals that promote nerve growth up to four times faster. The research highlights both biochemical and physical impacts of exercise on neurons, suggesting potential therapies for nerve injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. This discovery could lead to new treatments that use muscle stimulation to encourage nerve repair and restore mobility.
MIT researchers discovered that exercise promotes neuron growth through both biochemical signals, like myokines, and physical stretching. Muscle contractions release myokines that enhance neuron growth, while mechanical movement of neurons also stimulates growth. This dual role of exercise in nerve stimulation could lead to new therapies for nerve repair and neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting the potential of "exercise as medicine."
A study by MIT engineers reveals that exercise not only benefits muscles but also promotes neuron growth through biochemical signals called myokines and physical impacts. The research shows that neurons exposed to myokines grow significantly, and mechanical stretching of neurons mimicking muscle contraction also enhances growth. These findings suggest potential therapies for nerve repair and neurodegenerative diseases by leveraging muscle-nerve interactions.