Lipid accumulation and mitochondrial abnormalities are associated with fiber atrophy in skeletal muscle of rats with collagen-induced arthritis

In conclusion, the reduced adipose tissue adipogenic capacity and skeletal muscle mitochondrial capacity are probably involved in the activation of protein catabolism, inhibition of myogenesis, accumulation of lipids and fiber atrophy in skeletal muscle during RA.
Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids - Category: Lipidology Source Type: research