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  • Molecular mechanisms of muscle function.
  • Skeletal muscle biology.

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  • Skeletal muscle mass and force decline with aging, with force loss preceding atrophy.
  • The precise molecular mechanisms driving age-related muscle decline are not fully understood.
  • Uncoordinated mutant number-45 myosin chaperone B (UNC45B) is a myosin co-chaperone with a potential role in muscle regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of UNC45B in regulating skeletal muscle mass and force during aging.
  • To determine the impact of UNC45B deficiency on muscle function, bone density, metabolism, and behavior.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying age-related muscle decline related to UNC45B.

Main Methods:

  • Adeno-associated virus-mediated knockdown of Unc45b in mouse triceps surae muscle.
  • Generation and analysis of tamoxifen-inducible skeletal muscle-specific Unc45b knockout (Unc45b imKO) mice.
  • Assessment of muscle mass, force production, bone mineral density, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, respiratory exchange ratio, sleep patterns, locomotor activity, and body temperature.

Main Results:

  • UNC45B expression decreased with age in mouse gastrocnemius muscle.
  • Unc45b knockdown reduced muscle force before decreasing muscle mass and lowered bone mineral density.
  • Unc45b imKO mice exhibited reduced muscle mass and force, but normal systemic metabolism; however, they showed decreased sleep depth, activity, and body temperature during sleep.

Conclusions:

  • UNC45B is essential for maintaining fast-twitch muscle mass and force.
  • UNC45B deficiency contributes to muscle atrophy, bone fragility, and impaired sleep quality.
  • UNC45B plays a significant role in the physiological changes associated with aging muscle.