Publications by authors named "H Zbinden-Foncea"

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  • A low metabolic flexibility to lipid (MetF-lip) in skeletal muscle may lead to fat accumulation and metabolic issues, prompting a study on its effects in non-obese individuals.
  • The study involved 17 participants (average age 55.4) and analyzed how MetF-lip related to various metabolic health measures and inflammatory signals during exercise.
  • Findings revealed that while MetF-lip did not link to metabolic health outcomes, it was inversely related to inflammatory markers in the muscles, suggesting it might reflect some inflammation activation rather than directly causing metabolic disruptions.
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Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a single bout of resistance exercise on mitophagy in human skeletal muscle (SkM).

Methods: Eight healthy men were recruited to complete an acute bout of one-leg resistance exercise. SkM biopsies were obtained one hour after exercise in the resting leg (Rest-leg) and the contracting leg (Ex-leg).

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Murine models lacking CLOCK/BMAL1 proteins in skeletal muscle (SkM) present muscle deterioration and mitochondria abnormalities. It is unclear whether humans with lower levels of these proteins in the SkM have similar alterations. Here we evaluated the association between BMAL1 and CLOCK protein mass with mitochondrial dynamics parameters and molecular and functional SkM quality markers in males.

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Desminopathy R350P is a human myopathy that is characterized by the progressive loss of muscle fiber organization. This results in the loss of muscle size, mobility, and strength. In desminopathy, inflammation affects muscle homeostasis and repair, and contributes to progressive muscle deterioration.

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Atherosclerosis, chronic non-communicable diseases, and metabolic syndrome are highly interconnected and collectively contribute to global health concerns that reduce life expectancy and quality of life. These conditions arise from multiple risk factors, including inflammation, insulin resistance, impaired blood lipid profile, endothelial dysfunction, and increased cardiovascular risk. Adopting a plant-based diet has gained popularity as a viable alternative to promote health and mitigate the incidence of, and risk factors associated with, these three health conditions.

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