This review focuses on the contribution of white, brown, and perivascular adipose tissues to
the pathophysiology of obesity and its associated metabolic and vascular complications …

The role of inflammation in the development, progression, and clinical features of
osteoarthritis has become an area of intense research in recent years. This led to the …

Lipid metabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial function play important
roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which may be affected by an …

Avocado is a subtropical/tropical fruit with creamy texture, peculiar flavor, and high
nutritional value. Due to its high oil content, a significant quantity of avocado fruit is used for …

Rationale: The efflux capacity of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) with cultured macrophages
associates strongly and negatively with coronary artery disease status, indicating that …

To obtain mechanistic insights into the cross talk between lipolysis and autophagy, two key
metabolic responses to starvation, we screened the autophagy‐inducing potential of a panel …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing worldwide. This complex and
multifactorial metabolic condition affects both the quality and expectancy of life in adults …

Macrophages play a key role in host defense and in tissue repair after injury. Emerging
evidence suggests that macrophage dysfunction in states of lipid excess can contribute to …

The predominant saturated fatty acids (SFA) in human diets are lauric acid (LA, C12: 0),
myristic acid (MA, C14: 0), palmitic acid (PA, C16: 0) and stearic acid (SA, C18: 0). The aim …

Elevated circulating levels of saturated free fatty acids (sFFAs; eg palmitate) are known to
provoke inflammatory responses and cause insulin resistance in peripheral tissue. By …