Abstract:The protein-energy wasting (PEW) in most patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is mainly manifested as skeletal muscular dystrophy, which is closely related to the quality of life and adverse prognosis of these patients. The pathogenesis of skeletal muscular dystrophy is still not clear, though an inadequate intake of protein, the activation of ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), satellite cell dysfunction, RNA dysregulation, metabolic acidosis, inflammatory factors, and hormonal disorders are considered involved. These factors lead to the weakening of the anabolism and strengthening of catabolism, and eventually the progressive loss of skeletal muscle, presenting muscle weakness and atrophy. There are many interventions for skeletal muscle atrophy and they may vary from person to person. This review mainly summarizes the pathogenesis, manifestations and treatment of skeletal muscle atrophy induced by CKD, and introduces the advances in the treatment and prevention of CKD in recent years, aiming to facilitate the early identification and intervention of the disease to improve the prognosis.