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Effect of Bimagrumab on body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis

dc.contributor.coauthorSiriopol, Dimitrie
dc.contributor.coauthorKalantar-Zadeh, Kam
dc.contributor.coauthorGarfias-Veitl, Tania
dc.contributor.coauthorvon Haehling, Stephan
dc.contributor.departmentSchool of Medicine
dc.contributor.kuauthorÇöpür, Sidar
dc.contributor.kuauthorGüldan, Mustafa
dc.contributor.kuauthorHasbal, Nuri Barış
dc.contributor.kuauthorKanbay, Mehmet
dc.contributor.schoolcollegeinstituteSCHOOL OF MEDICINE
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-06T20:57:20Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractBackground Sarcopenia, a condition marked by progressive muscle mass and function decline, presents significant challenges in aging populations and those with chronic illnesses. Current standard treatments such as dietary interventions and exercise programs are often unsustainable. There is increasing interest in pharmacological interventions like bimagrumab, a monoclonal antibody that promotes muscle hypertrophy by inhibiting muscle atrophy ligands. Bimagrumab has shown effectiveness in various conditions, including sarcopenia. Aim The primary objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the impact of bimagrumab treatment on both physical performance and body composition among patients diagnosed with sarcopenia. Materials and methods This meta-analysis follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We systematically searched PubMed, Ovid/Medline, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library databases up to June 2024 using appropriate Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms and keywords related to bimagrumab and sarcopenia. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effects of bimagrumab on physical performance (e.g., muscle strength, gait speed, six-minute walk distance) and body composition (e.g., muscle volume, fat-free body mass, fat body mass) in patients with sarcopenia. Data extraction was independently performed by two reviewers using a standardized form, with discrepancies resolved through discussion or consultation with a third reviewer. Results From an initial search yielding 46 records, we screened titles, abstracts, and full texts to include seven RCTs in our meta-analysis. Bimagrumab treatment significantly increased thigh muscle volume (mean difference [MD] 5.29%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.08% to 6.50%, P < 0.001;moderate heterogeneity chi(2) = 6.41, I2 = 38%, P = 0.17) and fat-free body mass (MD 1.90 kg, 95% CI 1.57 kg to 2.23 kg, P < 0.001;moderate heterogeneity chi(2) = 8.60, I2 = 30%, P = 0.20), while decreasing fat body mass compared to placebo (MD - 4.55 kg, 95% CI - 5.08 kg to - 4.01 kg, P < 0.001;substantial heterogeneity chi(2) = 27.44, I2 = 89%, P < 0.001). However, no significant improvement was observed in muscle strength or physical performance measures such as gait speed and six-minute walk distance with bimagrumab treatment, except among participants with slower baseline walking speeds or distances. Discussion and conclusion This meta-analysis provides valuable insights into the effects of bimagrumab on sarcopenic patients, highlighting its significant improvements in body composition parameters but limited impact on functional outcomes. The observed heterogeneity in outcomes across studies underscores the need for cautious interpretation, considering variations in study populations, treatment durations, and outcome assessments. While bimagrumab shows promise as a safe pharmacological intervention for enhancing muscle mass and reducing fat mass in sarcopenia, its minimal effects on muscle strength and broader physical performance suggest potential limitations in translating body composition improvements into functional gains. Further research is needed to clarify its long-term efficacy, optimal dosing regimens, and potential benefits for specific subgroups of sarcopenic patients.
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dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s40520-024-02825-4
dc.identifier.eissn1720-8319
dc.identifier.grantnoHerzzentrum Gttingen (1018)
dc.identifier.issn1594-0667
dc.identifier.issue1
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dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-024-02825-4
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14288/27203
dc.identifier.volume36
dc.identifier.wos1309464000001
dc.keywordsSarcopenia
dc.keywordsBimagrumab
dc.keywordsStrength
dc.keywordsTreatment modality
dc.keywordsThigh muscle volume
dc.keywordsPhysical performance
dc.keywordsFat-free body mass
dc.keywordsFat body mass
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.ispartofAGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
dc.subjectGeriatrics and Gerontology
dc.titleEffect of Bimagrumab on body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis
dc.typeReview
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local.contributor.kuauthorKanbay, Mehmet
local.contributor.kuauthorÇöpür, Sidar
local.contributor.kuauthorHasbal, Nuri Barış
local.contributor.kuauthorGüldan, Mustafa
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