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  • Exercise physiology
  • Cellular metabolism
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • An active lifestyle confers significant physical and cognitive benefits.
  • Disease, injury, or aging can limit exercise capacity.
  • Understanding exercise-induced cellular targets could enable therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cellular targets activated by physical activity.
  • To discuss compounds that may mimic exercise effects.
  • To evaluate plant-derived polyphenols with exercise-like benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on energy metabolism pathways.
  • Analysis of the AMPK-SIRT1-PGC-1α pathway.
  • Evaluation of exercise-mimetic compounds (AICAR, metformin, GW501516) and polyphenols (resveratrol, (-)epicatechin).

Main Results:

  • The 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) - sirtuin (SIRT1) - Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) pathway is a key target of physical activity.
  • AICAR, metformin, and GW501516 are identified as potential exercise-mimetic compounds.
  • Resveratrol and (-)epicatechin show promise for mimicking exercise effects on the body and brain.

Conclusions:

  • Targeting specific cellular pathways may replicate exercise benefits.
  • Pharmacological and natural compounds offer potential alternatives for individuals unable to exercise.
  • Further research into these compounds could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for enhancing health and cognition.