The occurrence of obesity has increased across the whole world. Many epidemiological
studies have indicated that obesity strongly contributes to the development of cancer …

Adiponectin is one of the most important adipocytokines secreted by adipocytes and is
called a “guardian angel adipocytokine” owing to its unique biological functions. Adiponectin …

Obesity is a major health problem strongly increasing the risk for various severe related
complications such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders …

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a yellow pigment present in the spice turmeric (Curcuma
longa). It has been used for centuries in Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine) for the …

Background The obesity paradox is a topic of increasing interest in oncology and
epidemiology research. Although this phenomenon has been observed in melanoma …

The survival rate of lung cancer remains low despite the progress of surgery and
chemotherapy. With the increasing comorbidity of obesity in patients with lung cancer, new …

Adipose tissue is now considered as an endocrine organ involved in metabolic and
inflammatory reactions. Adiponectin, a 244–amino acid peptide hormone, is associated with …

Adiponectin (APN), an adipokine produced by adipocytes, has been shown to have a critical
role in the pathogenesis of obesity-associated malignancies. Through its receptor …

The high mortality rate together with an ever-growing number of annual cases have defined
neoplastic disorders as “the real 21st-century disease”. Its dubious distinction also results …

Early detection of cancers is challenging for lack of specific biomarkers. Adiponectin is an
adipokine predominantly derived from adipocytes and hypoadiponectinemia has been …