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 …

Adipose tissue has traditionally been defined as connective tissue that stores excess
calories in the form of triacylglycerol. However, the physiologic functions attributed to …

After its discovery as a key controller of metabolic function, leptin has been later extensively
implicated in additional functions including important modulatory activities on the innate and …

Obesity is one of the foremost risk factors in coronavirus infection resulting in severe illness
and mortality as the pandemic progresses. Obesity is a well-known predisposed chronic …

Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ that secretes various humoral factors
(adipokines), and its shift to production of proinflammatory cytokines in obesity likely …

A link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and lung diseases has been observed in several
cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. This syndrome has been identified as an …

Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone/cytokine that links nutritional status with
neuroendocrine and immune functions. In humans, leptin influences energy homeostasis …

Leptin is an adipokine which conveys information on energy availability. In humans, leptin
influences energy homeostasis and regulates neuroendocrine function primarily in states of …

Rationale: The developed world is currently facing an epidemic of obesity. With the
increased prevalence of obesity has come the recognition that obesity is a risk factor for …

The past few years of research on leptin have provided important information on the link
between metabolism and immune homeostasis. Adipocytes influence not only the endocrine …