# NIH Reporter #5I01BX006508-02

BCCMA: Recovery of Aged Muscle After Disuse Atrophy (REMEDY): Targeting energetics and proteostasis in recovery from disuse atrophy

**Recipient:** Oklahoma City VA Medical Center

**Awarded:** October 16, 2026

**Identifier:** 5I01BX006508-02

Research project investigating whether mitochondrial bioenergetic capacity influences proteostasis and recovery of muscle mass and function after disuse atrophy in older Veterans.

### Description

The project studies how mitochondrial energy-producing capacity affects muscle mass and function recovery after disuse atrophy, including effects on muscle protein quality-control mechanisms. The research uses rat models and aims to identify potential targets for improving recovery in older Veterans.

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