C-reactive protein as a marker of inflammation in children and adolescents with metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

MA Podeanu, A Turcu-Stiolica, MS Subțirelu… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the pediatric population has been reported in many studies to
be associated with an inflammatory response. However, to our knowledge, there is no …

The metabolic syndrome, a human disease

M Alemany - International journal of molecular sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review focuses on the question of metabolic syndrome (MS) being a complex, but
essentially monophyletic, galaxy of associated diseases/disorders, or just a syndrome of …

Improving the Effect of Ferulic Acid on Inflammation and Insulin Resistance by Regulating the JNK/ERK and NF-κB Pathways in TNF-α-Treated 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

JE Park, JS Han - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this study, ferulic acid was investigated for its potential in suppressing TNF-α-treated
inflammation and insulin resistance in adipocytes. Ferulic acid suppressed TNF-α, IL-6, IL …

[HTML][HTML] Newborns from Mothers Who Intensely Consumed Sucralose during Pregnancy Are Heavier and Exhibit Markers of Metabolic Alteration and Low-Grade …

JA Aguayo-Guerrero, LA Méndez-García… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Robust data in animals show that sucralose intake during gestation can predispose the
offspring to weight gain, metabolic disturbances, and low-grade systemic inflammation; …

Phenolic Compounds Known to Be Present in Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) Enhance Macrophage Polarization towards the Anti-Inflammatory M2 Phenotype

R Ryyti, M Hämäläinen, T Leppänen, R Peltola… - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Macrophages are pleiotropic immune cells whose phenotype can polarize towards the pro-
inflammatory M1 or anti-inflammatory M2 direction as a response to environmental changes …

Development of Oral In Situ Gelling Liquid Formulations of Garcinia Extract for Treating Obesity

K Fungfoung, R Praparatana, O Issarachot… - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Novel in situ gelling liquid formulations incorporating garcinia extract were developed to
achieve prolonged delivery of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), an active compound displaying anti …

Key Determinants of Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions to Oncology Drugs

Y Zhou, S Ding - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Immune-mediated adverse reactions (imADRs) are complex and arise
from immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). In particular, ICI antibody targets, combination …

Serum-creatinine-to-cystatin C-to-waist-circumference ratios as an Indicator of severe airflow limitation in older adults

J Li, Q Sun, H Zhang, B Li, C Zhang, Y Zhao… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: This study aimed to investigate the association between the serum-creatinine-
to-cystatin C-to-waist-circumference (CCR/WC) ratio with lung function and severe airflow …

The role of oxidative stress and inflammation in obesity and its impact on cognitive impairments—a narrative review

R Naomi, SH Teoh, H Embong, SS Balan, F Othman… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Obesity is a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition that induces the generation of
oxidative stress and inflammation. This oxidative stress and inflammation stimulate brain …

Bariatric Surgery Induces Alterations in the Immune Profile of Peripheral Blood T Cells

P Barbosa, A Pinho, A Lázaro, D Paula, JG Tralhão… - Biomolecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Low-grade inflammation is closely linked to obesity and obesity-related comorbidities;
therefore, immune cells have become an important topic in obesity research. Here, we …