Chang Jing, Liang Yuer, Sun Pingping, Fang Xiangyang, Sun Qianmei
Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, People's Republic of China.
Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, People's Republic of China.
Clin Interv Aging. 2025 Apr 8;20:449-458. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S516704. eCollection 2025.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and sarcopenia are prevalent conditions among the aging population, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. CKD exacerbates sarcopenia through complex molecular and cellular mechanisms, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, uremic toxin accumulation, protein-energy wasting, and hormonal dysregulation. This review explores the interplay between CKD and sarcopenia, focusing on key pathways such as mTOR signaling, the AMPK-FOXO axis, and myostatin/activin pathways that regulate muscle protein metabolism. Additionally, mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired autophagy emerge as critical contributors to muscle wasting. Clinical implications include identifying biomarkers such as interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, myostatin, and Klotho for diagnosis and monitoring, while potential therapeutic strategies involve targeting the AMPK/mTOR pathway, enhancing mitochondrial function, and inhibiting myostatin activity. Emerging approaches, including multi-omics technologies and AI-driven personalized treatment models, offer innovative solutions for understanding and managing the CKD-sarcopenia axis. This review underscores the need for integrated therapeutic strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration to mitigate muscle wasting and improve outcomes in CKD patients. By bridging molecular insights with clinical applications, this work aims to inform future research and translational efforts in addressing this critical healthcare challenge.
慢性肾脏病(CKD)和肌肉减少症在老年人群中普遍存在,对发病率和死亡率有重大影响。CKD通过复杂的分子和细胞机制加重肌肉减少症,这些机制包括慢性炎症、氧化应激、尿毒症毒素蓄积、蛋白质能量消耗和激素失调。本综述探讨了CKD与肌肉减少症之间的相互作用,重点关注调节肌肉蛋白质代谢的关键途径,如mTOR信号传导、AMPK-FOXO轴和肌生长抑制素/激活素途径。此外,线粒体功能障碍和自噬受损是肌肉萎缩的关键因素。临床意义包括识别白细胞介素-6、肿瘤坏死因子-α、肌生长抑制素和Klotho等生物标志物用于诊断和监测,而潜在的治疗策略包括靶向AMPK/mTOR途径、增强线粒体功能和抑制肌生长抑制素活性。包括多组学技术和人工智能驱动的个性化治疗模型在内的新兴方法,为理解和管理CKD-肌肉减少症轴提供了创新解决方案。本综述强调了综合治疗策略和多学科合作的必要性,以减轻肌肉萎缩并改善CKD患者的预后。通过将分子见解与临床应用相结合,这项工作旨在为应对这一关键医疗挑战的未来研究和转化努力提供信息。