Skeletal muscle

Biophytis launches OBA phase 2 clinical study in obesity with BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone)

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Notifiable disease, Metabolism, Obesity, Euronext Growth, Skeletal muscle, Patient, Nature Biotechnology, Weight loss, Trial of the century, OBA, Facial muscles, Sarcopenia, Therapy, MAS, Pharmaceutical industry

These benefical effects of BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone) may translate into improved mobility and muscle strength in obese sarcopenic patients, as suggested in the SARA-INT phase 2 study.

Key Points: 
  • These benefical effects of BIO101 (20-hydroxyecdysone) may translate into improved mobility and muscle strength in obese sarcopenic patients, as suggested in the SARA-INT phase 2 study.
  • We believe that our leadership in developing drugs for muscular diseases and promising results obtained in obesity will be a strong accelerator of the OBA clinical plan."
  • The OBA Phase 2 clinical study is expected to start mid 2024, upon regulatory approvals, with first patients expected to be treated in the second half of 2024.
  • Further information on the OBA program and the clinical study is expected to be provided through the coming weeks.

Orphan designation: (6aR,10aR)-3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-delta8-tetrahydro-cannabinol-9-carboxylic acid Treatment of dermatomyositis Withdrawn

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Eurostat, Civil service commission, Eating, Diagnosis, Azathioprine, Disease, Dermatomyositis, Risk, Rash, Inflammation, Patient, Committee, Knowledge, Tissue, Regulation, EMA, IRIS, Mouth, European, Skin, COMP, Heart, Sponsor, European Commission, Immune system, Safety, Muscle weakness, Skeletal muscle, Stomach, Marketing, Medicine, Pharmaceutical industry

Orphan designation: (6aR,10aR)-3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-delta8-tetrahydro-cannabinol-9-carboxylic acid Treatment of dermatomyositis Withdrawn

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Orphan designation: (6aR,10aR)-3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-delta8-tetrahydro-cannabinol-9-carboxylic acid Treatment of dermatomyositis Withdrawn

Burn Boot Camp and Muscular Dystrophy Association Team Up for 8th Annual 'Be Their Muscle' Philanthropic Event

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Research, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Skeletal muscle, MDA, ALS, Partnership, Air travel, Education, Duke University Hospital, Social media, Muscular dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Senior, Empowerment, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Duchenne, Clinical trial, FDA, Summer camp, Pharmaceutical industry

Charlotte, North Carolina, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burn Boot Camp, a leading boutique fitness franchise, has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for its eighth annual national 'Be Their Muscle' philanthropic event.

Key Points: 
  • Charlotte, North Carolina, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burn Boot Camp, a leading boutique fitness franchise, has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for its eighth annual national 'Be Their Muscle' philanthropic event.
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association is one of Burn Boot Camp's longest-standing national philanthropic partners," explained Morgan Kline, CEO and Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp.
  • "Here at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we stand hand in hand with Burn Boot Camp in our shared commitment to empower communities nationwide.
  • MDA and Burn Boot Camp will be posting throughout the campaign on social media using @MDAorg and @burnbootcamp with #BeTheirMuscle.

Precision BioSciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Biotechnology, FDA, Nanotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Stem Cells, Other Science, Research, Infectious Diseases, Genetics, Fitness & Nutrition, Science, Clinical Trials, Janus, Vivo, Gene editing, Precision BioSciences, Patient, Cash, Mitochondrion, Health care, Infant, NHP, IND, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Investment, Therapy, ATM, Lilly, Precision, Cell, Skeletal muscle, Hepatitis B, Rachel Haurwitz, Central nervous system, Novartis, Primate, RNA, DNA, Mitochondrial disease, Hepatology, CRISPR, Safety, VWAP, PMM, Food, AAV, Development, Prevail, Publishing, Gene, ASX, University, Diaphragm, OTC, Hemoglobinopathy, IMU, Economics, Administration, Sickle cell disease, PCSK9, CTA, MHRA, Reindeer, Heart, Autoimmune disease, Eli Lilly and Company, DMD

PBGENE-HBV (Viral Elimination Program): Precision is developing PBGENE-HBV for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B.

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  • PBGENE-HBV (Viral Elimination Program): Precision is developing PBGENE-HBV for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B.
  • In November 2023, Precision presented preclinical efficacy and safety data at the 2023 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Annual Meeting.
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: As of December 31, 2023, Precision had $116.7 million in cash and cash equivalents.
  • Revenues: Total revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $7.0 million, as compared to $10.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Satellos Presents Positive Preclinical Efficacy Data for SAT-3247 at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Biotechnology, Health, Science, Pharmaceutical, Research, Molecule, OTCQB, Regeneration, MSCL, TSX, Animal, DMD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, Skeletal muscle, Conference, Event, FSHD, Poster, Trauma, Myopathy, Episcopal conference, Face

Satellos Bioscience Inc. (“Satellos” or the “Company”) (TSX: MSCL, OTCQB: MSCLF), a public biotech company developing new small molecule therapeutic approaches to improve the treatment of muscle diseases and disorders, announced today positive preclinical data showing SAT-3247 can improve skeletal muscle function in multiple mouse models of muscle degeneration.

Key Points: 
  • Satellos Bioscience Inc. (“Satellos” or the “Company”) (TSX: MSCL, OTCQB: MSCLF), a public biotech company developing new small molecule therapeutic approaches to improve the treatment of muscle diseases and disorders, announced today positive preclinical data showing SAT-3247 can improve skeletal muscle function in multiple mouse models of muscle degeneration.
  • In all instances, treatment with SAT-3247 over a three-to-four-week period resulted in a statistically significant improvement in muscle force versus animals receiving placebo.
  • We believe the muscle injury data further expand and broaden the potential for SAT-3247 into non-dystrophy disease indications as well as multiple forms of muscle injury or trauma in otherwise healthy individuals.
  • We continue on our development plan to advance SAT-3247 into first-in-human clinical trials mid-year.”
    These data are being presented in a poster at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference being held March 3-6 in Orlando.

Satellos Announces Upcoming Presentations at the 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Health, Stem Cells, Genetics, Clinical Trials, Research, Science, Biotechnology, Molecule, TSX, Poster, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Event, MSCL, MDA, Regeneration, Episcopal conference, Skeletal muscle, Conference, Pharmaceutical industry

Satellos Bioscience Inc. (“Satellos” or the “Company”) (TSX: MSCL) (OTCQB: MSCLF), a public biotech company developing new small molecule therapeutic approaches to improve the treatment of muscle diseases and disorders, today announced a late-breaking oral presentation and a poster presentation at the 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference being held March 3-6 in Orlando.

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  • Satellos Bioscience Inc. (“Satellos” or the “Company”) (TSX: MSCL) (OTCQB: MSCLF), a public biotech company developing new small molecule therapeutic approaches to improve the treatment of muscle diseases and disorders, today announced a late-breaking oral presentation and a poster presentation at the 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference being held March 3-6 in Orlando.
  • Title: SAT-3247: An Oral Small Molecule Inhibitor Targeting AAK1, a Critical Effector of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
    Copies of the presentation and poster will be available after each session on the Events & Presentations page located at: https://ir.satellos.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx .

Avidity Biosciences Receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for AOC 1044 for Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in People with Mutations Amenable to Exon 44 Skipping

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Therapy, SAN, Avidity, PMOS, EMA, Orphan drug, Dystrophin, FDA, Food, DMD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Weakness, Safety, RNA, Skeletal muscle, European Medicines Agency, Pharmacokinetics, AOC, PMO, Science, Myopathy, Ageing, Pharmaceutical industry

In addition to receiving Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, AOC 1044 has been granted Orphan Designation by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and Fast Track Designation by the FDA.

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  • In addition to receiving Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, AOC 1044 has been granted Orphan Designation by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and Fast Track Designation by the FDA.
  • "We are pleased that the FDA has granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation to AOC 1044, adding to the Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations already granted.
  • Avidity plans to provide a first look at AOC 1044 data in people living with DMD44 in 2H 2024.
  • The EXPLORE44 trial is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, Phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate AOC 1044 in healthy volunteers and participants with DMD mutations amenable to exon 44 skipping (DMD44).

Curious Kids: why do we shiver when we feel cold?

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Woman, Hypothermia, Nervous system, Muscle contraction, Temperature, Thermoregulation, Mammal, Skeletal muscle, Bed, Heart, Shivering, Movement, Brain, Running

“Why do we shiver when we feel cold?” – Syeda, age 10, from Karachi

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  • “Why do we shiver when we feel cold?” – Syeda, age 10, from Karachi
    What a cool question, Syeda!
  • If our body temperature drops too low, our heart, nervous system and other organs are not able to work normally.
  • All mammals have the ability to shiver, so your pet cat or dog might shiver when they’re cold too.
  • Read more: Curious Kids: if our bodies are happy at 37℃, why do we feel so unhappy when it's too hot outside?

Abbott Launches New PROTALITY™ Brand to Support Adults on Their Weight Loss Journey

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Mineral, Weight loss, Vitamin, Agonal respiration, ShopRite, Overweight, Research, Obesity, CVS, Snack, Kroger, Micronutrient, Food, Nutrient, Appetite, MSC, MBA, High, Facial muscles, Skin, MPH, RDA, Amazon (company), Metabolism, Types of chocolate, Skeletal muscle, Health, Movement, Dietary supplement

The high-protein nutrition shake is the first product in this line to support the growing number of adults interested in pursuing weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and good nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • The high-protein nutrition shake is the first product in this line to support the growing number of adults interested in pursuing weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and good nutrition.
  • We understand that a weight loss journey can be challenging, which is why we're launching the PROTALITY brand to give adults nutritional products with an excellent source of high-quality protein and nutrients to support muscle health.''
  • Each PROTALITY shake has key nutrients to support weight loss journeys:
    ''As people start to see results from their weight loss programs, many look for ways to maintain progress, including their nutrition goals,'' added Williams.
  • Individuals on a weight loss journey should always discuss their nutritional plan with their healthcare provider.

For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital to health and treatment, but staying strong is complicated

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Patient, Cachexia, Body composition, Walking, Quality of life, Skeletal muscle, Skeleton, Myopathy, Metabolism, Movement, Prognosis, Research, Depression, Weight loss, Diet, Fatigue, Disease, Neoplasm, Exercise, Heart, Cancer, Atrophy, Anxiety, Mental health, Death, Appetite, Obesity, Gardening, Facial muscles, Inflammation, Human, Body image, Rhabdomyolysis, Dietary supplement

Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely never heard of: cancer cachexia.

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  • Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely never heard of: cancer cachexia.
  • With cachexia, a patient loses a significant amount of weight due to their disease, with considerable losses of muscle mass.

What exactly is cancer cachexia?

  • Cancer cachexia is an unintentional loss of body weight that mainly affects muscle.
  • It is diagnosed when a cancer patient loses more than five per cent of their body weight over six months.
  • Cancer cachexia is complex, and is likely caused by many factors working together.
  • Inflammation from cancer or chemotherapy, reduced appetite and food intake, or even specific interactions between a tumour and muscle could all play a role.

The impact of cachexia on patients

  • Cancer cachexia can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life and prognosis.
  • Patients with cachexia tend to have lower treatment tolerances than those of healthy body composition.
  • Cachexia patients report struggling with body image, loss of independence and becoming a burden to their loved ones.

Treating cachexia


Unfortunately, Canada lacks standardized options for treating patients with cancer cachexia. Research suggests that treating cachexia should use a multi-targeted approach. Nutritional interventions are essential for combating cachexia and should be started as soon as possible with consultation from a registered dietitian.

  • Exercise could be a very powerful tool to treat cachexia.
  • Studies on pharmacological compounds to treat cachexia have produced varied results, and many are still in early phase clinical trials.

Diagnosing and detecting cachexia

  • Perhaps the biggest limitation in treating cachexia is detecting it early enough to intervene.
  • Diagnosing cachexia is largely based on weight-related measures.
  • Integrating strength assessments as well as body composition scans across all points of the cancer journey could help capture the whole picture of cachexia development and progression.

Where to go from here

  • The sooner it is detected, the better chance there is to manage it.
  • Management should involve a multi-disciplinary team that can help with diet, exercise and psycho-social aspects of the condition.
  • It will likely be years before these reach the clinic, so early interventions with nutrition, exercise and regular monitoring are critical.


Meghan McCue receives funding from the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.