Abstract Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a member of the transforming growth
factor-beta superfamily, is expressed in several human organs. In particular, it is highly …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 that
induces a generalized inflammatory state. Organokines (adipokines, osteokines, myokines …

Whilst there is a clear clinical benefit of oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with atrial
fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in reducing the risks of …

Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) emerged late December 2019 in the city of Wuhan,
China and has since spread rapidly all over the world causing a global pandemic. While the …

Abstract Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a cytokine that is widely used as a
biomarker for the severity of diverse disease states. It also has been shown to play a …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global health concern, causing significant morbidity and
mortality. Both lifestyle and genetics influence the development of CVD. It is often diagnosed …

Introduction Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) was originally described as a stress-
induced cytokine, and a biomarker of aging and cardiovascular diseases. We hypothesized …

The intricate relationship between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
CoV-2) and the cardiovascular system is an extensively studied pandemic topic, as there is …

Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a stress-induced transforming growth factor-β
superfamily cytokine with versatile functions in human health. Elevated GDF-15 blood levels …

Infections are often accompanied by weight loss caused by alterations in host behavior and
metabolism, also known as sickness behaviors. Recent studies have revealed that sickness …