Obesity, a major risk factor for the development of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases
and certain types of cancer, arises from a chronic positive energy balance that is often due to …

After its discovery as a key controller of metabolic function, leptin has been later extensively
implicated in additional functions including important modulatory activities on the innate and …

Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia, which is defined by the
combined presence of amyloid and tau, but researchers are gradually moving away from the …

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are a life-threatening disease for which there is a lack
of effective therapy preventing aortic rupture. During AAA formation, pathological vascular …

Leptin is now considered an important signalling molecule of the reproductive system, as it
regulates the production of gonadotrophins, the blastocyst formation and implantation, the …

Background Previous studies found conflicting results about whether atopic dermatitis (AD)
is associated with overweight/obesity. Objective We sought to examine the relationship …

Nueva edición del tratado de referencia en la disciplina que expone los fundamentos de la
anatomía patológica con un formato atractivo y de fácil consulta, que garantiza el acceso a …

Calorie restriction (CR) inhibits inflammation and slows aging in many animal species, but in
rodents housed in pathogen-free facilities, CR impairs immunity against certain pathogens …

The brain controls energy homeostasis and body weight by integrating various metabolic
signals. Leptin, an adipose-derived hormone, conveys critical information about peripheral …

Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone and cytokine that regulates energy balance through
a wide range of functions, including several that are important to cardiovascular health …