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RAFAEL CASUSO PÉREZ

RAFAEL CASUSO PÉREZ

Category: Investigador/a Titular
Area of knowledge: Fisiología
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4482-3186
Research Unit: Improving Physical Education, Performance and Health
Department of Health

Publications

Mi investigación se centra en la biología mitocondrial del músculo esquelético, especialmente en la organización y función de los supercomplejos respiratorios y su papel en el ejercicio y la fisiopatología. Soy IP de un proyecto del Plan Nacional y he liderado líneas de investigación en fisiología celular en tejido humano y modelos experimentales en el marco de colaboraciones internacionales. He publicado 48 artículos en revistas indexadas, 17 como autor de correspondencia en revistas Q1 JCR, y he dirigido una tesis doctoral. Cuento con un índice H de 17 (WOS) y soy Executive Editor del Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry (Q1 JCR).

Articles or Reviews

Publications
Exercise induces sex-specific assembly of mitochondrial supercomplexes.
Huertas, Jesús R , Aragón-Vela, Jerónimo , Breenfeldt Andersen, Andreas , Bejder, Jacob , Nybo, Lars , Nordsborg, Nikolai B , Rodríguez-Carrillo, Andrea , Enriquez, José A , Cogliati, Sara , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
28/04/2026
Article
Effects of Vitamin C and/or E Supplementation on Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-analysis
Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , Huertas, Jesus R. , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
01/02/2026
Review
Mitochondria–sarcoplasmic reticulum crosstalk as a modulator of skeletal muscle mass
CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
01/01/2026
Review
Absence of Sex-Specific Circadian Variations in Strength Among Military Cadets: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Barea-Rodríguez, Manuel , GALÁN LÓPEZ, PABLO, GOOSSENS, LENNERT, CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Huertas, Jesús R
14/10/2025
Article
Effect of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 on vascular endothelial growth factor expression in exercised human skeletal muscle: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
16/07/2025
Review
Does Protein Ingestion Timing Affect Exercise-Induced Adaptations? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, GOOSSENS, LENNERT
21/06/2025
Review
Effects of tetrahydroindenoindole supplementation on metabolism: A systematic review with meta-analysis of rodent-based studies.
Pérez-Rodríguez, Miguel , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Rodríguez-López, Sandra , González-Reyes, José A , Villalba, José M
05/05/2025
Article
Impact of Low-Load High-Volume Initial Sets vs. Traditional High-Load Low-Volume Bench Press Protocols on Functional and Structural Adaptations in Powerlifters
Gonzalez-Alcazar, Francisco J. , Jimenez-Martinez, Pablo , Alix-Fages, Carlos , Ruiz-Ariza, Alberto , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Varela-Goicoechea, Jesus , Garcia-Ramos, Amador , Jerez-Martinez, Agustin
01/02/2025
Article
Mitochondrial puzzle in muscle: Linking the electron transport system to overweight.
CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
01/09/2024
Article
Does curcumin improve liver enzymes levels in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , Sanchez-Oliver, Antonio J. , Huertas, Jesus R. , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
01/08/2024
Review
Effects of Mitoquinone (MitoQ) Supplementation on Aerobic Exercise Performance and Oxidative Damage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
GONZALO SKOK, OLIVER, CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
09/07/2024
Review
Early heart and skeletal muscle mitochondrial response to a moderate hypobaric hypoxia environment
Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Aparisi, Ana Sagrera , Plaza-Diaz, Julio , Rueda-Robles, Ascension , Hidalgo-Gutierrez, Agustin , Lopez, Luis Carlos , Rodriguez-Carrillo, Andrea , Enriquez, Jose Antonio , Cogliati, Sara , Huertas, Jesus R.
17/04/2024
Article
The Effects of Acute Deep Seawater Supplementation on Muscle Function after Triathlon
Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , Gonzalez-Acevedo, Olivia , De la Cruz-Marquez, Juan Carlos , Ruiz, Francisco Javier Rojas , Marin, Manuel Martinez , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Plaza-Diaz, Julio , Huertas, Jesus F. Rodriguez
01/04/2024
Article
The role of muscle disuse in muscular and cardiovascular fitness: A systematic review and meta-regression
CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Huertas, Jesus R. , Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo
18/03/2024
Review
Metabolic Adaptations to Morning Versus Afternoon Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
GALÁN LÓPEZ, PABLO, CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
17/07/2023
Review
Does Hypoxia and Stress Erythropoiesis Compromise Cardiac Function in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Trial
Arrebola-Moreno, Antonio L. , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Bejder, Jacob , Bonne, Thomas Christian , Andersen, Andreas Breenfeldt , Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , Nordsborg, Nikolai B. , Huertas, Jesus R.
01/12/2022
Article
Physiological Benefits and Performance of Sea Water Ingestion for Athletes in Endurance Events: A Systematic Review
Aragón-Vela J. , González-Acevedo O. , Plaza-Diaz J. , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Huertas J.R.
02/11/2022
Review
Mitochondrial adaptations to calorie restriction and bariatric surgery in human skeletal muscle: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Pérez-Rodríguez M. , Huertas J.R. , Villalba J.M. , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL
24/10/2022
Article
Seawater Hydration Modulates IL-6 and Apelin Production during Triathlon Events: A Crossover Randomized Study
Gonzalez Acevedo, Olivia , Aragon-Vela, Jeronimo , De la Cruz Marquez, Juan Carlos , Martinez Marin, Manuel , CASUSO PÉREZ, RAFAEL, Huertas, Jesus R.
04/08/2022
Article

External research projects

External Projects
Estudio nacional, multicéntrico, prospectivo, doble ciego, en grupos paralelos y de asignación aleatoria de Producto MM para disminuir la masa grasa y mejorar la forma física secundaria a la hipertrofia muscular en humanos (No competitivo)
Project start date: 07/09/2015
Aprovechamiento biotecnológico de los subproductos del olivar de Andalucía dirigido al sector alimentario y agrícola. Utilización del ácido maslínico y su derivado feniletilamina procedente de la aceituna en el tratamiento y prevención del síndrome metabó
Project start date: 12/07/2014
Directed theses
INFLUENCIA DE LA INGESTA DE HIDROXITIROSOL EN LA EXPRESIÓN PROTEICA Y GÉNICA INDUCIDA POR LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA EN RATAS
Defended on 27/02/2020