College of Medicine
Anton Lab
Led by Stephen Anton · Physiology and Aging
What we study
The Anton Lab studies aging and health in older adults, focusing on muscle preservation, cardiovascular risk, cognitive decline, and functional decline. They use clinical studies and supplements like GLP-1 receptor agonists and aged garlic extract.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Human participants
- Projects
- 5
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Lifestyle strategies to preserve muscle and reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with obesity using GLP-1 receptor agonists
This study explores how GLP-1 receptor agonists can help older adults with obesity maintain muscle and lower cardiovascular risk.
PREVENTABLE Frailty Ancillary Study
This study investigates frailty in older adults and its impact on health outcomes.
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Coronary Artery Calcium in PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr adults (CAC PREVENTABLE Ancillary Study)
This study examines the effects of lipid-lowering treatments on coronary artery calcium in older adults.
Functional Decline in Low Functioning Older Adults; Role of iron dysregulation
This study explores how iron dysregulation contributes to functional decline in older adults.
The PREVENTABLE Physical Performance Ancillary Study
This study assesses physical performance in older adults and its relationship to health outcomes.
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Recent papers, explained
- Intrinsic capacity–frailty phenotypes and subclinical inflammation in community-dwelling octogenarians: A cross-sectional analysis from the ilSIRENTE study
2026 · Experimental Gerontology
Examines how physical and mental reserves relate to inflammation in older adults.
- Is Ferroptosis the Mechanistic Bridge Connecting Iron Dysregulation to Muscle Wasting and Functional Decline in Aging?
2026 · Aging Cell
Proposes that iron-dependent cell death (ferroptosis) may link muscle aging to weakness.
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- The impact of hyperparathyroidism on skeletal muscle pathophysiology and physical function
2026 · Endocrine Connections
Explores how high parathyroid hormone levels harm muscle function and energy use in hyperparathyroidism.
- Macrophages Polarization as a Potential Driver and a Therapeutic Target for Sepsis-induced Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
2025 · Shock
Explores how macrophage polarization may drive or treat cognitive problems in older adults after sepsis.
- Internalized weight stigma, metabolic syndrome, and inflammation in postmenopausal women with obesity
2025 · Brain Behavior & Immunity - Health
Tests whether internalized weight stigma affects metabolic syndrome and inflammation in postmenopausal women with obesity.
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