Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/16393
Full metadata record
DC FieldValueLanguage
dc.contributor.authorSinclair, Marie-
dc.contributor.authorGow, Paul J-
dc.contributor.authorGrossmann, Mathis-
dc.contributor.authorAngus, Peter W-
dc.date2016-02-05-
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-28T05:43:22Z-
dc.date.available2016-10-28T05:43:22Z-
dc.date.issued2016-04-
dc.identifier.citationAlimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2016; 43(7): 765-777en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/16393-
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) is common in cirrhosis and is associated with poor outcomes. Current teaching recommends the use of protein supplementation and exercise, however, this fails to address many other factors which contribute to muscle loss in this setting. AIMS: To summarise existing knowledge regarding the aetiology of sarcopenia in cirrhosis, diagnostic modalities and the clinical significance of this condition. In addition to discuss recent research findings that may allow the development of more effective treatments. METHODS: We conducted a Medline and PubMed search using the search terms 'sarcopenia', 'muscle', 'body composition', 'cirrhosis', 'liver' and 'malnutrition' from inception to October 2015. RESULTS: Cirrhotic patients with sarcopenia have reduced survival, experience increased rates of infection and have worse outcomes following liver transplantation. The aetiology of this condition is more complex than simple protein and calorie malnutrition. Cirrhosis also results in depleted glycogen stores and metabolic alterations that cause excessive protein catabolism, increased activation of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway and inappropriate muscle autophagy. Satellite cell differentiation and proliferation is also reduced due to a combination of elevated myostatin levels, reduced IGF-1 and hypogonadism. Although there is some evidence supporting the use of late evening snacks, branched chain amino acid supplementation and high protein/high calorie diets, well designed clinical trials addressing the effects of treatment on body composition in cirrhosis are lacking. CONCLUSION: Sarcopenia in cirrhosis has a complex pathogenesis and simple dietary interventions are insufficient. Improved understanding of the multiple mechanisms involved should allow the development of more effective therapies, which target the specific underlying metabolic derangements.en_US
dc.subjectLiver Cirrhosisen_US
dc.subjectSarcopeniaen_US
dc.titleReview article: sarcopenia in cirrhosis--aetiology, implications and potential therapeutic interventionsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.identifier.journaltitleAlimentary Pharmacology and Therapeuticsen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationVictorian Liver Transplant Uniten_US
dc.identifier.affiliationDepartment of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationEndocrinologyen_US
dc.identifier.pubmedurihttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26847265en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/apt.13549en_US
dc.type.contentTexten_US
dc.type.austinJournal Articleen_US
local.name.researcherAngus, Peter W
item.grantfulltextnone-
item.openairetypeJournal Article-
item.fulltextNo Fulltext-
item.openairecristypehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_18cf-
item.cerifentitytypePublications-
crisitem.author.deptGastroenterology and Hepatology-
crisitem.author.deptVictorian Liver Transplant Unit-
crisitem.author.deptGastroenterology and Hepatology-
crisitem.author.deptEndocrinology-
crisitem.author.deptVictorian Liver Transplant Unit-
crisitem.author.deptGastroenterology and Hepatology-
Appears in Collections:Journal articles
Show simple item record

Page view(s)

50
checked on Nov 21, 2024

Google ScholarTM

Check


Items in AHRO are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.