Nicotinic and non-nicotinic receptor-mediated mechanisms responsible for anti-atrophy effects in muscle

Abstract

Recently, cholinergic modulation of immune cells has drawn particular interests from researchers in clinical fields, which may lead to a breakthrough that produces a novel therapeutic modality. Other than the immunological aspects, cholinergic modulation may also provide clues for accelerating angiogenesis and preventing any associated muscle atrophy. In this Research highlight, we discuss our recent findings in the context of research advancements, focusing on nicotinic and non-nicotinic receptor-mediated anti-muscular atrophy effects.