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Maria Ciałowicz1, Marek Woźniewski1, Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz2
1Department of Physiotherapy in Internal Diseases and Oncology, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland.
Abstract:
In recent years, irisin has garnered significant interest among researchers. It is a myokine released by skeletal muscles during physical exercise. Its expression occurs not only in skeletal muscles but also in other organs such as the liver, kidneys, and lungs, where it fulfills important metabolic and protective functions. Irisin is involved in the regulation of energy homeostasis, promotes the browning of adipose tissue, plays a protective role, and influences the body's adaptation to physical exercise. In the context of internal organ function, studies suggest its potential role in protecting the kidneys from damage, modulating inflammatory processes in the lungs, and supporting liver regeneration. This literature review focuses on analyzing the therapeutic effects of irisin in these organs in relation to the role of physical exercise.
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