Neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) has
become a major health burden globally. Current treatments mainly target controlling …

Noncommunicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D), place a burden on healthcare
systems worldwide. The rising prevalence of obesity, a major risk factor for T2D, is mainly …

Two complex systems are emerging as being deeply involved in the control of energy
metabolism. The intestinal microbiota, with its warehouse of genes, proteins and small …

The intervention effect of five Lactobacillus strains on the high-fat diet induced obese
C57BL/6J mice was investigated. C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal diet …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an endogenous signaling system formed by specific
receptors (cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 (CB1 and CB2)), their endogenous ligands …

The N-acyl phosphatidylethanolamine-specific phospholipase D (NAPE-PLD) catalyzes the
production of N-acylethanolamines (NAEs), a family of endogenous bioactive lipids, which …

Background Anorexia nervosa is a multifactorial eating disorder that manifests with self‐
starvation, extreme anxiety, hyperactivity, and amenorrhea. Long‐term effects include organ …

Gene variation linked to physiological functions is recognised to affect elite athletic
performance by modulating training and competition-enabling behaviour. The fatty acid …

Endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid type 2
(CB2) receptors, their endogenous ligands, and the enzymes responsible for their synthesis …

Background Overweight and obesity are the consequence of a sustained positive energy
balance. Twin studies show high heritability rates pointing to genetics as one of the principal …