Effects of endurance exercise on skeletal muscle and liver metabolic health in male rats with different fitness under chronic circadian rhythm disruption - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of endurance exercise on skeletal muscle and liver metabolic health in male rats with different fitness under chronic circadian rhythm disruption

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  • Yu Gu

  • Wenduo Liu

  • Zilin Wang

  • Sang Hyun Kim

  • July 15, 2026

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    Circadian rhythm disruption impairs metabolic function in skeletal muscle and liver, affecting mitochondrial biogenesis and substrate metabolism.

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    Endurance training mitigates metabolic dysfunction caused by circadian rhythm disruption, improving mitochondrial and metabolic adaptations.

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    Prolonged endurance training prior to or during circadian disruption leads to greater metabolic improvements than shorter training durations.

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    CR disruption increases oxidative stress, hepatic lipid accumulation, and fibrosis-related markers in skeletal muscle and liver.

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    Exercise timing and training duration are critical factors influencing metabolic resilience under conditions of circadian disruption.

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