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Melatonin and Exercise Restore Myogenesis and Mitochondrial Dynamics Deficits Associated With Sarcopenia in iMS-Bmal1-/- Mice.

Journal of pineal research
April 1, 2025
Yolanda Ramírez-Casas et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleAnimal Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine the mechanisms by which melatonin and exercise mitigate sarcopenia-related deficits in muscle health, particularly in Bmal1-deficient mice.

Results Summary

Melatonin treatment reversed sarcopenia-related deficits, including impaired muscle function, mitochondrial dysfunction, and disrupted muscle regeneration, independently of Bmal1. It also restored antioxidant defense and reduced inflammatory response in skeletal muscle.

Population

Skeletal muscle-specific and inducible Bmal1 knockout mice (iMS-Bmal1-/-).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (12)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
melatonin treatment
decrease
hallmark features of sarcopenia
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
reversed
#1
exercise
decrease
hallmark features of sarcopenia
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
reversed
#2
-
decrease
satellite cell and muscle regulatory factors
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
exhibit reduced expression
#3
-
decrease
muscle regeneration
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
impaired
#4
-
no change
mitochondrial respiration
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
remained unchanged
#5
-
decrease
mitochondria in skeletal muscle
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
disrupted
#6
-
decrease
muscle energy metabolism
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
showed alterations
#7
-
decrease
antioxidant defense
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
compromised
#8
-
decrease
inflammatory response
iMS-Bmal1-/- mice
-
compromised
#9
exercise
decrease
these deficits
Bmal1-deficient mice
-
successfully mitigated
#10
melatonin
decrease
these deficits
Bmal1-deficient mice
-
successfully mitigated
#11
exercise and/or melatonin
increase
muscle health
Bmal1-deficient mice
-
restoring
#12
Abstract

Sarcopenia, a condition associated with aging, involves progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to impaired mobility, health, and increased mortality. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear, which limits the development of effective therapeutic interventions. Emerging evidence implicates chronodisruption as a key contributor to sarcopenia, emphasizing the role of Bmal1, a circadian clock gene critical for muscle integrity and mitochondrial function. In a skeletal muscle-specific and inducible Bmal1 knockout model (iMS-Bmal1-/-), we observed hallmark features of sarcopenia, including disrupted rhythms, impaired muscle function, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Exercise and melatonin treatment reversed these deficits independently of Bmal1. Building on these findings, the present study elucidates several mechanisms underlying these changes and the pathways by which melatonin and exercise exert their beneficial effects. Our findings indicate that iMS-Bmal1-/- mice exhibit reduced expression of satellite cell and muscle regulatory factors, indicating impaired muscle regeneration. While mitochondrial respiration remained unchanged, notable alterations in mitochondrial dynamics disrupted mitochondria in skeletal muscle. In addition, these mice showed alterations in muscle energy metabolism, compromised antioxidant defense, and inflammatory response. Remarkably, exercise and/or melatonin successfully mitigated these deficits, restoring muscle health in Bmal1-deficient mice. These findings position exercise and melatonin as promising therapeutic candidates for combating sarcopenia and emphasize the need to elucidate the molecular pathways underlying their protective effects.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnimalsMelatoninSarcopeniaARNTL Transcription FactorsMiceMice, KnockoutPhysical Conditioning, AnimalMuscle DevelopmentMitochondrial DynamicsMuscle, SkeletalMale
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality80/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.30
Normalized Score0.70
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