Retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) is a member of the lipocalin family and the major transport
protein of the hydrophobic molecule retinol, also known as vitamin A, in the circulation …

The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus has caused shock waves in many countries,
producing a global health crisis worldwide. Lack of knowledge of the biological mechanisms …

Retinoids are micronutrients that are stored as retinyl esters in the retina and hepatic stellate
cells (HSCs). HSCs are key players in fibrogenesis in chronic liver diseases. The enzyme …

Background Previously, observational studies have identified associations between higher
levels of dietary-derived antioxidants and lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) …

Background Micronutrients, namely vitamins and minerals, are associated with cancer
outcomes; however, their reported effects have been inconsistent across studies. We aimed …

Background Micronutrients play an essential role at every stage of the immune response,
and deficiencies can therefore lead to increased susceptibility to infections. Previous …

Background Evidence for antioxidants, minerals and vitamins in relation to the risk of
Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) is limited and inconsistent. This mendelian …

Excessive increased adipose tissue mass in obesity is associated with numerous co-morbid
disorders including increased risk of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension …

Vitamin A and carotenoids are fat-soluble micronutrients that play important role as powerful
antioxidants modulating oxidative stress and cancer development. Breast cancer is the most …

Scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) and cluster determinant 36 (CD36) have been
involved in cellular uptake of some provitamin A carotenoids. However, data are incomplete …