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ENDOCRINE FUNCTION OF SKELETAL MUSCLES
S.N. Vadzyuk, P.S. Tabas
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15407/fz71.03.120

Abstract
Myokines are signaling molecules produced by skeletal
muscle in response to exercise and exert a wide range of
physiological effects in various organs and tissues. They play
a key role in regulating metabolic processes, modulating the
immune response, and maintaining homeostasis of the body.
The relationship between the level of physical activity and
the production of myokines determines their therapeutic
potential in maintaining cardiovascular and nervous system
health. Studies also show that certain types of physical activity
can activate different myokines, which allows for targeted
effects on certain aspects of metabolic health. Studies indicate
significant potential for myokines as therapeutic targets for
improving health and preventing chronic diseases, especially
in the context of cardiometabolic disorders, including
hypertension, atherosclerosis, and heart failure.
Keywords:
myokines; endocrine function; skeletal muscle physiology; physical activity; metabolic homeostasis; immune mechanisms; insulin resistance; interleukins; regeneration; cognitive dysfunctions; sarcopenia
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