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Focusing on the functional linkage between the brain and skeletal muscle, we are engaged in research that will lead to the development of preventive and therapeutic interventions for sarcopenia. In particular, we are focusing on the NAD+ metabolism in the hypothalamus and skeletal muscle, and on its relationship to sarcopenia.
・Elucidation of the role of NAD+ metabolism-related molecules in the hypothalamus on sarcopenia and skeletal muscle function.
・The effects of age-related decline in NAD+ metabolism in skeletal muscle on locomotive function.
・Understanding the impact of age-related decline in skeletal muscle function on life span and health span.
Project leader | Naoki Ito |
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Researcher | Takahiro Eguchi |
Visiting researcher | Kiyoshi Yoshioka |
Research assistance | Keiko Kabetani |
Research assistance | Kazuko Otsuka |