Obesity is defined as an excess amount of body fat and represents a significant health
problem worldwide. High prevalence of vitamin D (VD) deficiency in obese subjects is a well …

One of the most common chronic liver disorders, affecting mainly people in Western
countries, is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Unfortunately, its pathophysiological …

The consumption of carotenoids has beneficial effects on health, reducing the risk of certain
forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and macular degeneration, among others. The …

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a spectrum of clinical manifestations
ranging from benign steatosis to cirrhosis. A key event in the pathophysiology of MAFLD is …

Chronic-diabetes-related complications simultaneously compromise both the micro-and
macrovascular trees, with target organs considered as the paradigm of large vessel injury …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common clinicopathological condition,
encompassing a range of conditions caused by lipid deposition within liver cells. To date, no …

Since its discovery twenty-five years ago, the fat-derived hormone leptin has provided a
revolutionary framework for studying the physiological role of adipose tissue as an …

There is extensive evidence supporting the interplay between metabolism and immune
response, that have evolved in close relationship, sharing regulatory molecules and …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major health issue worldwide, being
frequently associated with obesity, unbalanced dietary regimens, and reduced physical …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease worldwide,
characterized by liver fatty acid accumulation and fibrosis, not due to excessive alcohol …