ArticleJournal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle2026
Distinct Proteomic Signatures Driving Progression of Sarcopenia: A Longitudinal Multicohort Study.
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- Plasma Extracellular Vesicles-Derived Complement Proteins as Biomarkers of Sarcopenia Progression in Longitudinal Cohorts.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2026Article
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backgroundSarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by progressive muscle mass, strength and physical performance declines, contributing to frailty and adverse health outcomes. Despite increasing interest in molecular biomarkers, longitudinal data with external validation are limited.
methodsThis study applied high-throughput proteomic analysis to identify and validate biomarkers associated with sarcopenia progression in two independent prospective cohorts. The discovery cohort (n = 171) was classified into three groups: (1) nonsarcopenic at both baseline and the 2-year follow-up; (2) newly developed sarcopenia; and (3) persistently sarcopenic. The validation cohort (n = 93) was followed up for 2 years. Plasma proteomic profiling was conducted using data-independent acquisition (DIA) mass spectrometry. For the validation cohort, targeted quantification (Hyper Reaction Monitoring-DIA) and immunoassays were employed to verify key findings. Statistical analyses included multivariable regression and pathway enrichment analysis.
resultsIn the discovery cohort, 102 proteins were differentially expressed between groups (p < 0.05). Compared to the stable nonsarcopenic group, individuals who developed sarcopenia demonstrated significant APOA1 (fold change -1.42, p < 0.001) and KLKB1 downregulation and LECT2 upregulation. Those who remained sarcopenic exhibited persistent B2M (+1.58, p < 0.001), S100A9 and LYZ elevation. We identified seven robust protein signatures (LRG1, CST3, TIMP1, C2, ITIH1, AMBP and LYZ) that showed consistent significant associations with sarcopenia components in both cohorts. LRG1 and TIMP1, CST3 and C2 were reproducibly associated with muscle strength, physical performance and muscle mass, respectively. Pathway enrichment analyses consistently highlighted LXR/RXR signalling, acute phase response signalling and complement cascade activation as central mechanisms across these domains.
conclusionThis study identified and validated plasma protein signatures and pathways associated with sarcopenia progression. Complement activation, acute inflammatory response and lipid dysregulation emerged as central mechanisms. These robustly validated biomarkers may represent targets for early detection and intervention strategies in sarcopenia.
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