Mealworm hydrolysate ameliorates dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy via sirtuin 1-mediated signaling and Akt pathway

Abstract Loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength can result from various factors, including malnutrition, glucocorticoid usage, and diseases. The mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larvae) is an edible insect gaining popularity as an alternative protein-rich diet. Mealworms are expected to help alleviate...

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Main Authors: Sung-Min Kim, Jong-Yeon Kim, Eun-Min Jun, Varun Jaiswal, Eun-Jung Park, Hae-Jeung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:npj Science of Food
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-025-00432-9
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