Quorum sensing molecules as a novel microbial factor impacting muscle cells Universiteit Gent
Skeletal muscle makes up the largest part of human body mass and a good maintenance of this organ is essential for general health. In accordance, muscle wasting, a frequent phenomenon in many diseases, is associated with functional decline and a decrease in quality of life. Unfortunately, due to a lack of knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology, no targeted therapies exist today to encounter muscle wasting. Recent studies suggest a role for ...