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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Andrew T. Grainger, Arun Krishnaraj, Michael H. Quinones, Nicholas J. Tustison, Samantha Epstein, Daniela Fuller, Aakash Jha, Kevin L. Allman, Weibin Shi
Summary: Utilizing deep learning methods with a template data augmentation strategy can accurately and rapidly quantify total abdominal subcutaneous and visceral fat.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Cyrus A. Raji, Somayeh Meysami, Sam Hashemi, Saurabh Garg, Nasrin Akbari, Ahmed Gouda, Yosef Gavriel Chodakiewitz, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Kellyann Niotis, David A. Merrill, Rajpaul Attariwala
Summary: Abdominal fat is found to be associated with brain health. Visceral fat is related to volume reductions in multiple brain regions, while subcutaneous fat is linked to brain volume loss. The association is more pronounced in women, with increased visceral fat showing a greater impact on brain volume. These findings suggest that abdominal fat may be a modifiable factor influencing brain health.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Stefano Bartesaghi, Kristina Wallenius, Daniel Hovdal, Mathias Liljeblad, Simonetta Wallin, Niek Dekker, Louise Barlind, Nigel Davies, Frank Seeliger, Maria Sorhede Winzell, Sima Patel, Matt Theisen, Luis Brito, Nils Bergenhem, Shalini Andersson, Xiao-Rong Peng
Summary: Therapeutic levels of FGF21 were achieved through subcutaneous administration of mRNA encoding human FGF21 proteins, leading to improvements in body weight, plasma insulin levels, and hepatic steatosis in a disease-relevant model.
MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Hubert Kolb
Summary: Obesity-induced inflammation of adipose tissue is initially a protective response, but may contribute to tissue damage later on. The metabolic imbalance of adipocytes in obesity leads to activation of resident immune cells, enhancing tissue protective responses. However, chronic overnutrition results in insufficient protective actions, leading to adipocyte death and cellular senescence. This can cause influx and activation of immune cells, as well as intensified matrix remodeling and angiogenesis.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Minglan Yang, Jie Chen, Jiang Yue, Shenyun He, Jingjing Fu, Yicheng Qi, Wen Liu, Hua Xu, Shengxian Li, Qing Lu, Jing Ma
Summary: This study found that liver fat content (LFC) is associated with the risk of impaired glucose regulation (IGR) in overweight/obese patients, while there is no significant association between visceral and pancreatic fat accumulation and IGR. Patients with high LFC and low visceral fat or high LFC and high visceral fat have a higher prevalence of IGR than those with low liver fat and low visceral fat. However, there is no difference in the prevalence of IGR between the low liver fat-low visceral fat group and the low liver fat-high visceral fat group.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Maxim S. Petrov, Roy Taylor
Summary: Fatty pancreas disease is a common condition that not only affects physical health, but is also associated with the development of multiple diseases. Research has shown that weight loss can alleviate symptoms of type 2 diabetes, and reversing fatty pancreas disease may prevent or intercept the progression of major pancreatic diseases in the future.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hanying Liu, Di Yang, Shaobo Li, Yunfeng Xiao, Yinfang Tu, Danfeng Peng, Yuqian Bao, Junfeng Han, Haoyong Yu
Summary: A simple model to predict VFA using age, waist circumference, and neck circumference was developed and validated in overweight and obese Chinese individuals, demonstrating good predictive power for both men and women. The equations provide an ideal tool for early detection of visceral obesity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jin-Mok Kim, Eric Chung, Eun-Suk Cho, Jae-Hoon Lee, Su-Jin Shin, Hye Sun Lee, Eun Jung Park, Seung Hyuk Baik, Kang Young Lee, Jeonghyun Kang
Summary: High subcutaneous fat was associated with better disease-free survival in patients with colorectal cancer, while high visceral fat was not. Combining stage and subcutaneous fat cut-off values showed better predictive performance for the survival rate of colorectal cancer patients.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chloe Rauzier, Dominic J. Chartrand, Natalie Almeras, Isabelle Lemieux, Eric Larose, Patrick Mathieu, Philippe Pibarot, Benoit Lamarche, Caroline Rheaume, Paul Poirier, Jean-Pierre Despres, Frederic Picard
Summary: This study investigates the differences in liver fat content among adults with visceral obesity and finds an inverse correlation between circulating IGFBP-2 levels and LF levels. These findings may reveal a potential role of IGFBP-2 in modulating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals with visceral obesity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Chung-Liang Lai, Hsueh-Kuan Lu, Ai-Chun Huang, Lee-Ping Chu, Hsiang-Yuan Chuang, Kuen-Chang Hsieh
Summary: An estimation equation for abdominal subcutaneous fat area (SFA) was established using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) combined with sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD). The equation showed high accuracy in estimating SFA at different levels of obesity. This study provides a simple, reliable, and practical measurement for epidemiological studies and individual SFA measurement.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kei Yoshino, Tetsuya Hosooka, Masakazu Shinohara, Chikako Aoki, Yusei Hosokawa, Makoto Imamori, Wataru Ogawa
Summary: Clinical and animal studies suggest a beneficial effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Canagliflozin treatment improves fatty liver and hyperglycemia in obese diabetic mice without affecting body weight. PGE(2) may play a key role in reducing hepatic fat deposition in canagliflozin treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Loren Skudder-Hill, Ivana R. Sequeira-Bisson, Juyeon Ko, Jaelim Cho, Sally D. Poppitt, Maxim S. Petrov
Summary: This study investigated the associations between components of the lipid panel and intra-pancreatic fat deposition. Linear regression analysis revealed that remnant cholesterol and triglyceride levels were positively associated, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was negatively associated with intra-pancreatic fat deposition. These findings provide new opportunities for improving cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with normal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by reducing intra-pancreatic fat deposition.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Levent Soydan, Narin Akici, Yesim Coskun
Summary: The study showed that there is a relationship between abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness and hepatic steatosis, serum lipid, and transaminase levels in obese children. Different grades of hepatic steatosis have varying correlations with subcutaneous fat thickness and other indicators.
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Calvin L. Cole, John F. Bachman, Jian Ye, Joseph Murphy, Scott A. Gerber, Christopher A. Beck, Brendan F. Boyce, Gowrishankar Muthukrishnan, Joe V. Chakkalakal, Edward M. Schwarz, David Linehan
Summary: The study revealed a strong correlation between primary tumor size and survival, along with significant decreases in lower limb muscle mass and abnormal gene expressions in PDAC mice. Histological analysis confirmed the presence of SMW in PDAC mice, characterized by increased hematopoietic cells in muscle and upregulation of inflammatory and adipogenic gene expressions.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yan Chen, Muhammad Akhtar, Ziyu Ma, Tingwei Hu, Qiyao Liu, Hong Pan, Xiaolong Zhang, Abdallah A. Nafady, Abdur Rahman Ansari, El-Sayed M. Abdel-Kafy, Deshi Shi, Huazhen Liu
Summary: This study investigated the contribution of cecal microbiota to fat metabolism and abdominal fat deposition in chickens. The results showed that an imbalance in fat metabolism led to excessive abdominal fat deposition. Fecal microbiota transplantation experiments further revealed a close relationship between gut microbiota and fat deposition.
NPJ BIOFILMS AND MICROBIOMES
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jirateep Kwankaew, Sunee Saetung, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, Rattana Leelawattana, Chatchalit Rattarasarn
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hatalkarn Nimitphong, Sith Phongkitkarun, Chatchalit Rattarasarn, Atthana Kongsooksai, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, Pong-Amorn Bunnag, Gobchai Puavilai
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2008)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chatchalit Rattarasarn, Rattana Leelawattana, Supamai Soonthornpun
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2010)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sauwanan Bumrerraj, Janusz Kaczorowski, Pattapong Kessomboon, Bandit Thinkhamrop, Chatchalit Rattarasarn
PRIMARY CARE DIABETES
(2012)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Onnicha Suntornlohanakul, Chatvara Areevut, Sunee Saetung, Atiporn Ingsathit, Chatchalit Rattarasarn
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
J. Hintao, R. Teanpaisan, V Chongsuvivatwong, G. Dahlen, C. Rattarasarn
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2007)
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
C Rattarasarn, S Soonthornpan, R Leelawattana, W Setasuban
Review
Physiology
C. Rattarasarn
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
C Rattarasarn, R Leelawattana, S Soonthornpun, W Setasuban, A Thamprasit
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2004)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
R Leelawattana, C Rattarasarn, A Lim, S Soonthornpun, W Setasuban
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2003)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
C Rattarasarn, R Leelawattana, S Soonthornpun, W Setasuban, A Thamprasit, A Lim, W Chayanunnukul, N Thamkumpee
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2003)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
S Soonthornpun, W Setasuban, A Thamprasit, W Chayanunnukul, C Rattarasarn, A Geater
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2003)
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
C Rattarasarn, MA Diosdado, J Orteta, M Freire, R Leelawattana, S Soonthornpun, W Setasuban
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
C Rattarasarn, MA Diosdado, J Ortego, R Leelawattana, S Soonthornpun, W Setasuban, S Jaruratanasirikul, N Patarakijvanich
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2000)