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Summary: GDF-15 is positively associated with immunoglobulin levels in apparently healthy children, especially in those with higher body mass index or renal fat accumulation, suggesting a potential role of GDF-15 in regulating the immune adaptive system in human obesity.
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Ruping Pan, Jiadai Liu, Yong Chen
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is classified into four types, with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) having the highest incidence rate and being most associated with obesity. T2DM is characterized by high blood glucose due to insulin resistance and insufficient insulin secretion. Obesity causes insulin resistance, but it can potentially be treated by activating thermogenic adipose tissues.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nathalie Boulet, Anais Briot, Jean Galitzky, Anne Bouloumie
Summary: The amount and distribution of body fat are sex- and human species-specific, and have significant implications for health. Accumulation of fat in the trunk is a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, while gluteofemoral fat and brown adipose tissue may have protective effects. The drivers of sex differences and fat depot distribution are complex interactions between sex chromosomes, genetics, hormones, and the environment. Recent research has also highlighted the heterogeneity of adipocytes and progenitors.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ruping Pan, Yong Chen
Summary: Obesity is characterized by the overaccumulation of white adipose tissue in the body, leading to various metabolic disorders. Targeting human thermogenic adipose tissues shows promise in combating obesity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Alina Kurylowicz
Summary: MiRNAs play a crucial role in regulating adipose tissue physiology and can impact overall metabolism by controlling the function of adipose tissue. Dysfunctional adipocytes may impair the function of other organs and tissues through secreted mediators. MiRNAs have the potential to be critical therapeutic targets for treating obesity and related metabolic complications.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Utkarsh Jagtap, Atish Paul
Summary: Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) is a potential target for obesity treatment due to its presence in brown adipose tissue mitochondria and ability to burn calories as heat. UCP1 is activated by direct interaction with the UCP1 protein, increased expression of UCP1 genes, or physiological production of fatty acids, leading to thermogenesis. Activation of UCP1 through small molecules could be a promising strategy for mitigating obesity.
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Tiago Morais, Alexandre L. Seabra, Barbara G. Patricio, Marta Guimaraes, Mario Nora, Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves, Mariana P. Monteiro
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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Summary: This study investigates the potential role of EGFR, ErbBs receptors and neuregulins in human adipose tissue physiology in obesity. The results show the association between adipose tissue ERBB2 and obesity, the relevance of EGFR on human adipogenesis, and suggest a possible adipogenic role of NRG2.
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FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elia Navarro-Masip, Alexandre Caron, Miquel Mulero, Lluis Arola, Gerard Aragones
Summary: Energy homeostasis and metabolism in mammals are influenced by seasonal changes, with variations in photoperiod patterns driving adaptations in body weight and adiposity. Humans also show distinct patterns of energy balance depending on the season, being more susceptible to weight gain during specific times of the year. Changes in body weight are mainly reflected in adipose tissue, which is highly affected by circannual rhythms. These metabolic adaptations involve molecular modifications and disruptions in the seasonal responses are associated with increased risk of obesity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)