Mitochondria play an essential role in maintaining cellular metabolic homeostasis. However,
its dysfunction will cause different pathophysiological consequences. A specific mechanism …

The SARS-CoV-2 virus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), and the disease
it causes (COVID-19), have had a profound impact on global human society and threaten to …

The stimulation of fat thermogenesis and modulation of the gut microbiota are promising
therapeutic strategies against obesity. Zeaxanthin (ZEA), a carotenoid plant pigment, has …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing globally, with approximately 700 million obese
people worldwide. Currently, regulating energy homeostasis by increasing energy …

Patulin (PAT) is a natural mycotoxin found in decaying pome fruits. Although some
toxicological studies have been conducted on PAT, recent research has highlighted its …

Background Non-shivering thermogenesis (NST), an essential mechanism for heat
generation without shivering, primarily involves brown and beige fats. This process …

Excessive lipid accumulation in adipocytes is a primary contributor to the development of
metabolic disorders, including obesity. The consumption of bioactive compounds derived …

The aggregation-sensitive chiroptical (ECD and RROA) output, provided by enantiopure
(3S, 3′ S)-astaxanthin, was used to investigate and control the assembling processes of …

Development of a nutritious, sustainable food source is essential to address worldwide
deficiencies in human micronutrients. Aquatic floating plants (eg, species in the family …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the browning effects mechanism of Smilax
china L. polyphenols (SCLP) and its monomer. In this study, polyphenols (SCLP, engeletin …