Adipokines in atherosclerosis: unraveling complex roles

J Luo, Z He, Q Li, M Lv, Y Cai, W Ke, X Niu… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Adipokines are biologically active factors secreted by adipose tissue that act on local and
distant tissues through autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine mechanisms. However …

MHO or MUO? White adipose tissue remodeling

JY Zhao, LJ Zhou, KL Ma, R Hao, M Li - Obesity Reviews, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this review, we delve into the intricate relationship between white adipose tissue (WAT)
remodeling and metabolic aspects in obesity, with a specific focus on individuals with …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of short-term eucaloric low-and high-carbohydrate diets on liver triacylglycerol content in males with overweight and obesity: a randomized …

A London, MM Richter, KA Sjøberg… - The American journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Intrahepatic triacylglycerol (liver TG) content is associated with hepatic insulin
resistance and dyslipidemia. Liver TG content can be modulated within days under …

Fatty acids increase GDF15 and reduce food intake through a GFRAL signaling axis

D Wang, MJT Jabile, J Lu, LK Townsend… - Diabetes, 2024 - Am Diabetes Assoc
In contrast to the well-defined biological feedback loops controlling glucose, the
mechanisms by which the body responds to changes in fatty acid availability are less clearly …

Growth differentiation factor 15: emerging role in liver diseases

Y Li, J Zhang, S Chen, Y Ke, Y Li, Y Chen - Cytokine, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a cell stress-response cytokine within the
transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) superfamily. It is known to exert diverse effects on many …

Growth differentiation factor-15 is an IFN-γ regulated mediator of infection-induced weight loss and the hepatic FGF21 response

J Reyes, Y Zhao, K Pandya, GS Yap - Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Effect of regional crosstalk between sympathetic nerves and sensory nerves on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritic pain

Z Ma, Q Wan, W Qin, W Qin, J Yan, Y Zhu… - International Journal of …, 2025 - nature.com
Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) is a common disease often accompanied
by pain, seriously affecting physical and mental health of patients. Abnormal innervation at …

The dichotomic role of cytokines in aging

RCMC Silva - Biogerontology, 2025 - Springer
The chronic inflammation present in aged individuals is generally depicted as a detrimental
player for longevity. Here, it is discussed several beneficial effects associated with the …

GDF15 is still a mystery hormone

CM Sigvardsen, MM Richter, S Engelbeen… - Trends in Endocrinology …, 2024 - cell.com
Abstract Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a member of the transforming growth
factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily. Despite its identification over 20 years ago, the functions of …

Gastric GDF15 levels are regulated by age, sex, and nutritional status in rodents and humans

V Pena-Leon, R Perez-Lois, M Villalon… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Aim Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a stress response cytokine that has been
proposed as a relevant metabolic hormone. Descriptive studies have shown that plasma …