Omentin-1 and diabetes: more evidence but far from enough

J Xu, M Li, X Jiang, Y Wang, H Ma, Y Zhou… - … of Physiology and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Aims and background Omentin-1 (oment-1) is a type of adipokines that is mainly expressed
in visceral fat tissue. Based on accumulating evidence, oment-1 is closely related to …

Multi‐Organ Microphysiological Systems Targeting Specific Organs for Recapitulating Disease Phenotypes via Organ Crosstalk

JJ Kim, M Bae, DW Cho - Small Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Various systemic metabolic diseases arise from prolonged crosstalk across multiple organs,
triggering serious impairments in various physiological systems. These diseases are …

Advanced strategies in 3D bioprinting for vascular tissue engineering and disease modelling using smart bioinks

JJ Kim, DW Cho - Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Advanced three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology enables the precise
production of complex vascular structures and biomimetic models, driving advancements in …

A Prediction Model for Sight‐Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy Based on Plasma Adipokines among Patients with Mild Diabetic Retinopathy

Y An, B Cao, K Li, Y Xu, W Zhao… - Journal of Diabetes …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Accumulating evidence has suggested a link between adipokines and diabetic
retinopathy (DR). This study is aimed at investigating the risk factors for sight‐threatening …

Roles of low muscle strength and sarcopenic obesity on incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: A longitudinal cohort study

L Yan, H Ge, Z Wang, A Shen, Q Xu, D Jiang, Y Cao - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Sarcopenia is prevalent in middle to old age. We aimed to investigate the
association between muscle strength and the incident knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods …

The relationship between weight-adjusted-waist index, body mass index and diabetic retinopathy among American adults: a population-based analysis

S Wang, H Qin, Y Zhang, N Yang, J Zhao - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes, with its prevalence
increasing globally. While previous research has linked obesity indices such as body mass …

Saccharina Japonica Polysaccharides Suppress High‐Fat Diet‐Induced Obesity and Modulate Gut Microbiota Composition and Function

S Wang, Z Fu, W Chen, S Wu, S Ke, J Tu… - Chemistry & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Recent studies have highlighted the potential of Saccharina japonica Polysaccharides
(SJPs) in alleviating high‐fat diet (HFD)‐induced obesity by regulating gut microbiota, which …

APAF1 Silencing Ameliorates Diabetic Retinopathy by Suppressing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Caspase-3/GSDME-Dependent Pyroptosis

Y Ding, L Chen, J Xu, Y Feng, Q Liu - … , Metabolic Syndrome and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Diabetic retinopathy (DR) can cause permanent blindness with unstated
pathogenesis. We aim to find novel biomarkers and explore the mechanism of apoptotic …

The Role of Adiponectin and its Receptor Signaling in Ocular Inflammation-associated Diseases

J Zheng, W Zhang, R Xu, L Liu - Biochemical and Biophysical Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ocular inflammation-associated diseases are leading causes of global visual impairment,
with limited treatment options. Adiponectin, a hormone primarily secreted by adipose tissue …

Association between visceral fat area and diabetic retinopathy among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province …

S Hua, D Yao, S Wu, M Chen, L Li, B Li - Frontiers in Medicine, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Aim The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between visceral fat area
(VFA) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the context of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) within …