Objective To discuss the relationship between adipokines and connective tissue diseases,
by putting special emphasis on the potential role of leptin, adiponectin, resistin, and other …

Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of people worldwide and is considered a chronic
multisystem disease whose causes are unknown. In general, the main objective of …

In the last two decades we have witnessed a boost in scientific interest and knowledge of
adipose tissue biology to such an extent that it was promoted to an active endocrine organ …

Inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) are complex disorders characterized by chronic
inflammation of the joints and related skeletal structures. The most common forms of IRD are …

We performed a systematic literature review to summarize the underlying pathogenic
mechanisms by which adipokines influence rheumatological diseases and the resulting …

Adipokines are proteins produced by white adipose tissue, which is an active secretory
organ. Regulation of immune and inflammatory responses is among the multiple …

Adipose tissue is regarded as an active metabolic and endocrine organ producing
adipokines. The purpose of the study was to evaluate adiponectin and leptin concentrations …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common degenerative joint diseases in aging
population. Obesity is an important risk factor for initiation and progression of OA. It is …

OBJECTIVE: Adipose tissue is an endocrine tissue releasing adipokines suggested to be
involved in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). Nevertheless, their relative contribution …

Adipose tissue is ubiquitously present in the human organism. It is a structural component of
many organs including the skin, the intestinal tract, and the joints. Besides its central function …