Abstract Lipocalin-2 (LCN-2) is a novel, 198 amino acid adipocytokine also referred to as
neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL). LCN-2 is a circulatory protein …

The breakthrough discoveries of leptin and adiponectin more than two decades ago led to a
widespread recognition of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ. Many more adipose tissue …

Lipocalin-2 (LCN2), also known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), is
released by various cell types and is an attractive biomarker of inflammation, ischemia …

The pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is quite complex and different
mechanisms could contribute to hyperandrogenism and anovulation, which are the main …

The multiple endocrine functions of bone other than those related to mineral metabolism,
such as regulation of insulin sensitivity, glucose homeostasis, and energy metabolism, have …

Chronic (neuro) inflammation plays an important role in many age-related central nervous
system (CNS) diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and vascular …

Regulation of food intake is a recently identified endocrine function of bone that is mediated
by Lipocalin-2 (LCN2). Osteoblast-secreted LCN2 suppresses appetite and decreases fat …

Objective Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), a protein found in activated
neutrophils, is expressed in kidney tubule cells in response to noxious stimuli, and is thus …

Sarcopenia, broadly defined as the age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass, quality, and
function, is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation and an increased likelihood of …

Obesity causes brain injuries with inflammatory and structural changes, leading to
neurodegeneration. Although increased circulating lipocalin 2 (LCN2) level has been …