Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Overweight and obesity
are strongly associated with comorbidities such as hypertension and insulin resistance …

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), one of the most common metabolic disorders, is caused
by a combination of two primary factors: defective insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells and …

Adipose tissue plays essential roles in maintaining lipid and glucose homeostasis. To date
several types of adipose tissue have been identified, namely white, brown, and beige, that …

The global obesity epidemic is a major contributor to chronic disease and disability in the
world today. Since the discovery of leptin in 1994, a multitude of studies have characterized …

Osteoporosis is a frequent complication of chronic inflammatory diseases and increases in
the pro-inflammatory cytokines make an important contribution to bone loss by promoting …

Omentin‐1, also known as intelectin‐1, is a recently identified novel adipocytokine of 313
amino acids, which is expressed in visceral (omental and epicardial) fat as well as …

Aims Adipose tissue is considered as an endocrine organ that releases bioactive factors
known as adipokines which contribute to the pathogenesis of rotundity-linked metabolic and …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disease commonly associated with aging and obesity,
which can lead to pain, stiffness, joint dysfunction, and disability. Omentin-1 (also called …

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent, debilitating disorder of the
pilosebaceous unit. Although its pathophysiology is not fully explained, inflammation seems …

Endometrial cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed gynecological neoplasms in
developed countries and its incidence is rising. Usually, it is diagnosed in the early stages of …