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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Targeting Sarcopenia in CKD: The Emerging Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.

Vicente Llinares-Arvelo, Carlos E Martínez-Alberto, Ainhoa González-Luis, Manuel Macía-Heras, Orlando Siverio-Morales, Juan F Navarro-González, Javier Donate-Correa

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Vicente Llinares-ArveloEscuela de Enfermería Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Carretera General del Rosario, 145, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.ORCID 0009-0004-6330-1318
Carlos E Martínez-AlbertoEscuela de Enfermería Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Carretera General del Rosario, 145, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Ainhoa González-LuisDoctoral and Graduate School, University of La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
Manuel Macía-HerasNephrology Service, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (UHNSC), 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Orlando Siverio-MoralesDoctoral and Graduate School, University of La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
Juan F Navarro-GonzálezResearch Unit, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (UHNSC), 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5015-7474
Javier Donate-CorreaResearch Unit, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (UHNSC), 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7389-7347

Funding

Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias (FIISC) PIFIISC24/12Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) CP20/00122Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) PI21/01037Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) PI24/00218
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a prevalent and disabling complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), associated with frailty, diminished quality of life, and increased morbidity and mortality. Despite its clinical significance, no pharmacological treatments are currently approved to address muscle wasting in this population. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used in the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity, have shown potential to support muscle mass and function through pleiotropic mechanisms. These include anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions, improvements in insulin sensitivity and energy metabolism, and mitochondrial support. Given the high burden of sarcopenia in CKD and the frequent overlap with metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities, GLP-1RAs may offer a novel therapeutic approach. This review examines the biological plausibility and emerging evidence supporting the role of GLP-1RAs in preserving muscle health in CKD, highlighting the need for targeted clinical trials and mechanistic investigations to establish their efficacy in this high-risk group.

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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsRenal Insufficiency, ChronicSarcopeniaAnimalsGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 ReceptorHumansGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 ReceptorGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonistschronic kidney diseasefrailtyGLP-1 receptor agonistsmuscle masssarcopenia

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PMID40869417
PMCPMC12386527

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