Exercise-Induced Myokines Found to Boost Neuron Growth

MIT researchers reveal that both biochemical signals and physical impacts from exercise significantly enhance nerve growth, offering potential therapeutic benefits.

• MIT engineers discovered that muscle contractions during exercise release myokines, promoting neuron growth up to four times faster.
• Physical stimulation of neurons, mimicking muscle movement, also significantly enhances neuron growth, comparable to biochemical effects.
• This novel research highlights a crucial connection between muscle activity and nerve growth, with implications for treating nerve injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.
• The study suggests that stimulating muscles could aid in healing damaged nerves and restoring mobility in conditions like ALS.
• Future research aims to explore how targeted muscle stimulation can be harnessed for therapeutic strategies to repair nerve damage.

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