Obesity is an epidemic disease characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation associated
with a dysfunctional fat mass. Adipose tissue is now considered an extremely active …

Leptin and its receptors have been identified as key regulators of body weight and energy
homeostasis. A decrease in tissue sensitivity to leptin leads to the development of obesity …

This review is aimed at summarizing the new findings about the multiple benefits of exercise
on cardiovascular disease (CVD). We pay attention to the prevalence and risk factors of …

Amylin is a pancreatic β-cell hormone that produces effects in several different organ
systems. Here, we review the literature in rodents and in humans on amylin research since …

Adipose tissue is a complex organ with endocrine, metabolic and immune regulatory roles.
Adipose depots have been characterized to release several adipocytokines that work locally …

Accumulating evidence links obesity with low-grade inflammation which may originate from
adipose tissue that secretes a plethora of pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines termed …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents a cluster of metabolic and cardiovascular
complications, including obesity and visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has proven
a challenge to healthcare systems since its first appearance in late 2019. The global spread …

Estrogen is a pivotal enzyme for survival and health in both genders, though their quantum,
tropism, tissue-specific distribution, and receptor affinity varies with different phases of life …

Background The hormone leptin is an important regulator of metabolic homeostasis, able to
inhibit food intake and increase energy expenditure. Leptin can also independently lower …