The Role of G Protein‐Coupled Receptors in Aging and the Modulatory Impact of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review

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Authors: Nasrin Rafizadeh, Bakhtyar Tartibian, Rasoul Eslami, Seyed Morteza Tayebi, Ashrafsadat Anvarimanshadi, Davood Sabour, Amirhossein Jafari Harandi, Elnaz Safikhani, Sirwan Mohammad Amini Khayat, Behzad Hajizadeh malek, Fakhreddin Yaghoob Nezhad
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Abstract

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), the largest membrane receptor family, are central to regulating physiological processes such as cellular signaling, metabolism, and immunity. Age-related decline in GPCR function causes the systemic inflammation progression, increased oxidative stress, and diminished cellular communication, all of which contribute to the aging pathophysiology. Emerging evidence suggests that exercise may exert beneficial effects by modulating GPCR-related signaling pathways. This systematic review evaluates human interventional studies investigating the physical activity impact on GPCR-associated biological processes in healthy older adults. The review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, searching PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SportDiscus databases. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other interventional designs involving participants aged 60 and older, assessing outcomes relevant to GPCR-mediated signaling. Animal model studies, diseased clinical populations, reviews, and meta-analyses were excluded. Out of 913 records screened, 10 met the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate various forms of physical activity reduce GPCR-linked inflammatory biomarkers, enhance mitochondrial antioxidant responses, and favorably modulate metabolic markers. Collectively, the evidence supports physical activity as a non-pharmacological approach to mitigate age-related alterations in GPCR signaling, contributing to healthy aging.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

Publication details

Journal / source
Comprehensive physiology
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
e70113–e70113
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN