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Effect of targeted intervention on C-terminal agrin fragment and its association with the components of sarcopenia: a scoping review.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2023 March 29
BACKGROUND: C-terminal Agrin Fragment (CAF) has emerged as a potent biomarker for identifying sarcopenia. However, the effect of interventions on CAF concentration and the association of CAF with sarcopenia components are unclear.
OBJECTIVE: To review the association between CAF concentration and muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance among individuals with primary and secondary sarcopenia and to synthesize the effect of interventions on the change in the level of CAF concentration.
METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted in six electronic databases, and studies were included if they met the selection criteria decided a priori. The data extraction sheet was prepared, validated, and extracted relevant data.
RESULTS: A total of 5,158 records were found, of which 16 were included. Among studies conducted on individuals with primary sarcopenia, muscle mass was significantly associated with CAF levels, followed by hand grip strength (HGS) and physical performance, with more consistent findings in males. While in secondary sarcopenics, the strongest association was found for HGS and CAF levels, followed by physical performance and muscle mass. CAF concentration was reduced in trials that used functional, dual task, and power training, whereas resistance training and physical activity raised CAF levels. Hormonal therapy did not affect serum CAF concentration.
CONCLUSION(S): The association between CAF and sarcopenic assessment parameters varies in primary and secondary sarcopenics. The findings would help practitioners and researchers choose the best training mode/parameters/exercises to reduce CAF levels and, eventually, manage sarcopenia.
OBJECTIVE: To review the association between CAF concentration and muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance among individuals with primary and secondary sarcopenia and to synthesize the effect of interventions on the change in the level of CAF concentration.
METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted in six electronic databases, and studies were included if they met the selection criteria decided a priori. The data extraction sheet was prepared, validated, and extracted relevant data.
RESULTS: A total of 5,158 records were found, of which 16 were included. Among studies conducted on individuals with primary sarcopenia, muscle mass was significantly associated with CAF levels, followed by hand grip strength (HGS) and physical performance, with more consistent findings in males. While in secondary sarcopenics, the strongest association was found for HGS and CAF levels, followed by physical performance and muscle mass. CAF concentration was reduced in trials that used functional, dual task, and power training, whereas resistance training and physical activity raised CAF levels. Hormonal therapy did not affect serum CAF concentration.
CONCLUSION(S): The association between CAF and sarcopenic assessment parameters varies in primary and secondary sarcopenics. The findings would help practitioners and researchers choose the best training mode/parameters/exercises to reduce CAF levels and, eventually, manage sarcopenia.
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