Pre-existing comorbidities such as obesity or metabolic diseases can adversely affect the
clinical outcome of COVID-19. Chronic metabolic disorders are globally on the rise and often …

Previous studies have demonstrated that the ingestion of açaí pulp can improve serum lipid
profile in various animal models; therefore, we hypothesized that açaí pulp (Euterpe …

In chickens, follicle selection is an important process affecting laying traits, which is
characterized by the differentiation of granulosa cells and the synthesis of progesterone by …

Recently, it has been suggested that insulin resistance is a better predictor of metabolic
syndrome than obesity. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify insulin …

Essential oil components from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) are documented for
neuroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-thrombotic and antioxidant effects. The present study …

Introduction and objectives Hepatic microRNA (miR) expression profiles were explored in
aged rats with NAFLD, in order to clarify the molecular mechanisms underlying the …

Obese patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are prone to severe forms of
COVID-19. There is an urgent need for new treatments that lower the severity of COVID-19 …

The environmental behavior of and risks associated with nanoplastics (NPs) have attracted
considerable attention. However, compared to pristine NPs, environmental factors such as …

Pre-existing comorbidities such as obesity or metabolic diseases can adversely affect the
clinical outcome of COVID-19. Chronic metabolic disorders are globally on the rise and often …

Abstract Purpose The sun mushroom (Agaricus brasiliensis) is considered a major source of
bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. Mushrooms typically act as lipid …