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Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Published in: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle 2/2014

01-06-2014 | Editorial

Are we closer to having drugs to treat muscle wasting disease?

Authors: John E. Morley, Stephan von Haehling, Stefan D. Anker

Published in: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle | Issue 2/2014

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Abstract

The two most common muscle wasting diseases in adults are sarcopenia and cachexia. Despite differences in their pathophysiology, it is believed that both conditions are likely to respond to drugs that increase muscle mass and muscle strength. The current gold standard in this regard is exercise training. This article provides an overview of candidate drugs to treat muscle wasting disease that are available or in development. Drugs highlighted here include ghrelin agonists, selective androgen receptor molecules, megestrol acetate, activin receptor antagonists, espindolol, and fast skeletal muscle troponin inhibitors.
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Metadata
Title
Are we closer to having drugs to treat muscle wasting disease?
Authors
John E. Morley
Stephan von Haehling
Stefan D. Anker
Publication date
01-06-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 2190-5991
Electronic ISSN: 2190-6009
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13539-014-0149-7

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