Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 2075 - 2098
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Obesity-related
metabolic
diseases,
including
obesity,
diabetes,
hyperlipidemia,
and
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
diseases
pose
a
significant
threat
to
health.However,
comprehensive
pathogenesis
exploration
effective
therapy
development
are
impeded
by
the
limited
availability
of
human
models.Notably,
advances
in
organoid
technology
enable
generation
adipose
organoids
that
recapitulate
structures
functions
native
tissues
investigate
mechanisms
develop
corresponding
treatments
for
obesity-related
diseases.Here,
we
review
general
principles,
sources,
three-dimensional
techniques
engineering
organoids,
along
with
strategies
promote
maturation.We
also
outline
application
white
primarily
disease
modeling
drug
screening,
highlight
therapeutic
potential
thermogenic
beige
brown
promoting
weight
loss
glucose
lipid
homeostasis.We
discuss
challenges
prospects
establishment
bench-to-bedside
as
well
their
applications.
AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
324(1), P. E24 - E41
Published: Nov. 16, 2022
The
prevalence
of
obesity
has
increased
dramatically
during
the
past
decades,
which
been
a
major
health
problem.
Since
1975,
number
people
with
worldwide
nearly
tripled.
An
increasing
studies
find
as
driver
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
progression,
and
mechanisms
are
complex
include
hemodynamic
changes,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
activation
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system
(RAAS).
Obesity-related
is
characterized
by
glomerulomegaly,
often
accompanied
localized
segmental
glomerulosclerosis
lesions.
In
these
patients,
early
symptoms
atypical,
microproteinuria
being
main
clinical
manifestation
nephrotic
syndrome
rare.
Weight
loss
RAAS
blockers
have
protective
effect
on
obesity-related
CKD,
but
even
so,
significant
proportion
patients
eventually
progress
to
end-stage
renal
despite
treatment.
Thus,
it
critical
comprehend
underlying
CKD
create
new
tactics
for
slowing
or
stopping
progression.
this
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
disease,
its
pathological
future
perspectives
Drug Metabolism Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(1), P. 62 - 79
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Melatonin,
historically
recognized
for
its
primary
role
in
regulating
circadian
rhythms,
has
expanded
influence
particularly
due
to
wide
range
of
biological
activities.
It
firmly
established
itself
cancer
research.
To
highlight
versatility,
we
will
delve
into
how
melatonin
interacts
with
key
signaling
pathways,
such
as
the
Wnt/β-Catenin,
PI3K,
and
NF-κB
which
play
foundational
roles
tumor
development
progression.
Notably,
can
intricately
modulate
these
potentially
affecting
various
cellular
functions
apoptosis,
metastasis,
immunity.
Additionally,
a
comprehensive
review
current
clinical
studies
provides
dual
perspective.
These
confirm
melatonin's
potential
management
but
also
underscore
inherent
limitations,
limited
bioavailability,
often
relegates
it
supplementary
treatments.
Despite
this
limitation,
there
is
an
ongoing
quest
innovative
solutions
advancements
include
derivatives
cutting-edge
delivery
systems.
By
synthesizing
past,
present,
future,
detailed
overview
evolving
oncology,
positioning
cornerstone
future
therapeutics.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 2225 - 2225
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Hyperthermia
(HT)
has
broad
potential
for
disease
treatment
and
health
maintenance.
Previous
studies
have
shown
that
far-infrared
rays
(FIRs)
at
8-10
μm
can
potentially
reduce
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
gut
microbiota
imbalance.
However,
the
effects
of
FIR
HT
on
energy
metabolism
require
further
investigation.
To
investigate
graphene-FIR
therapy
diet-induced
obesity
their
regulatory
mechanisms
in
disorders.
After
8
weeks
hyperthermia,
mice
fed
standard
chow
or
a
high-fat
diet
(HFD)
underwent
body
composition
analysis.
Energy
expenditure
was
measured
using
metabolic
cages.
The
protein
changes
adipose
tissue
were
detected
by
molecular
technology.
Graphene-FIR
effectively
mitigated
fat
accumulation,
improved
dyslipidemia,
impaired
liver
function
while
enhancing
insulin
sensitivity.
Furthermore,
increased
VO2,
VCO2,
EE
levels
HFD
to
exhibit
enhanced
activity.
activated
AMPK/PGC-1α/SIRT1
pathway
tissue,
increasing
expression
uncoupling
1
(UCP1)
glucose
transporter
four
(GLUT4),
activating
thermogenic
program
improving
disorder
mice.
In
short,
represents
comprehensive
approach
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(23), P. 5080 - 5080
Published: Nov. 29, 2022
Obesity
is
a
chronic
and
relapsing
public
health
problem
with
an
extensive
list
of
associated
comorbidities.
The
worldwide
prevalence
obesity
has
nearly
tripled
over
the
last
five
decades
continues
to
pose
serious
threat
wider
society
wellbeing
future
generations.
pathogenesis
complex
but
diet
plays
key
role
in
onset
progression
disease.
human
changed
drastically
across
globe,
estimate
that
approximately
72%
calories
consumed
today
come
from
foods
were
not
part
our
ancestral
diets
are
compatible
metabolism.
Additionally,
multiple
nutrient-independent
factors,
e.g.,
cost,
accessibility,
behaviours,
culture,
education,
work
commitments,
knowledge
societal
set-up,
influence
food
choices
eating
patterns.
Much
research
been
focused
on
‘what
eat’
or
‘how
much
reduce
burden,
increasingly
evidence
indicates
‘when
fundamental
Aligning
feeding
patterns
24-h
circadian
clock
regulates
wide
range
physiological
behavioural
processes
health-promoting
effects
anti-obesity
being
major
part.
This
article
explores
current
understanding
interactions
between
body
clocks,
bioactive
dietary
components
less
appreciated
meal
timings
energy
homeostasis
obesity.
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(6), P. 1119 - 1119
Published: June 9, 2023
Alarming
statistics
show
that
the
number
of
people
affected
by
excessive
weight
has
surpassed
2
billion,
representing
approximately
30%
world's
population.
The
aim
this
review
is
to
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
one
most
serious
public
health
problems,
considering
obesity
requires
an
integrative
approach
takes
into
account
its
complex
etiology,
including
genetic,
environmental,
and
lifestyle
factors.
Only
understanding
connections
between
many
contributors
synergy
treatment
interventions
can
ensure
satisfactory
outcomes
in
reducing
obesity.
Mechanisms
such
as
oxidative
stress,
chronic
inflammation,
dysbiosis
play
crucial
role
pathogenesis
associated
complications.
Compounding
factors
deleterious
effects
novel
challenge
posed
obesogenic
digital
(food)
environment,
stigma
with
should
not
be
overlooked.
Preclinical
research
animal
models
been
instrumental
elucidating
these
mechanisms,
translation
clinical
practice
provided
promising
therapeutic
options,
epigenetic
approaches,
pharmacotherapy,
bariatric
surgery.
However,
more
studies
are
necessary
discover
new
compounds
target
key
metabolic
pathways,
innovative
ways
deliver
drugs,
optimal
combinations
allopathic
treatments,
and,
last
but
least,
emerging
biological
markers
for
effective
monitoring.
With
each
passing
day,
crisis
tightens
grip,
threatening
only
individual
lives
also
burdening
healthcare
systems
societies
at
large.
It
high
time
we
took
action
confront
urgent
imperative
address
escalating
global
head-on.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 838 - 838
Published: March 8, 2023
Melatonin
is
a
neurohormone
that
mainly
secreted
by
the
pineal
gland.
It
coordinates
work
of
superior
biological
clock
and
consequently
affects
many
processes
in
human
body.
Disorders
waking
sleeping
period
result
nervous
system
imbalance
generate
metabolic
endocrine
derangements.
The
purpose
this
review
to
provide
information
regarding
potential
benefits
melatonin
use,
particularly
kidney
diseases.
impact
on
cardiovascular
system,
diabetes,
homeostasis
causes
be
indirectly
connected
function
quality
life
people
with
chronic
disease.
Moreover,
there
are
numerous
reports
showing
plays
role
as
an
antioxidant,
free
radical
scavenger,
cytoprotective
agent.
This
means
supplementation
can
helpful
almost
every
type
injury
because
inflammation,
apoptosis,
oxidative
stress
occur,
regardless
mechanism.
administration
has
renoprotective
effect
inhibits
progression
complications
renal
failure.
very
important
exogenous
well
tolerated
number
side
effects
caused
treatment
low.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 1422 - 1422
Published: May 8, 2024
Breastfeeding
is
the
most
appropriate
source
of
a
newborn’s
nutrition;
among
plethora
its
benefits,
modulation
circadian
rhythmicity
with
melatonin
as
potential
neuroendocrine
transducer
has
gained
increasing
interest.
Transplacental
transfer
assures
provision
for
fetus,
who
devoid
secretion.
Even
after
birth,
neonatal
pineal
gland
not
able
to
produce
rhythmically
several
months
(with
an
even
more
prolonged
deficiency
following
preterm
birth).
In
this
context,
human
breast
milk
constitutes
main
natural
melatonin:
diurnal
dynamic
changes,
acrophase
early
midnight,
and
changes
in
concentrations
according
gestational
age
during
different
stages
lactation
have
been
reported.
Understudied
thus
far
are
factors
impacting
on
(changes
in)
content
their
clinical
significance
chronobiological
adherence
neonate:
maternal
well
environmental
aspects
be
investigated
detail
guide
nursing
mothers
optimal
feeding
schedules
which
probably
means
synchronized
instead
mistimed
practice.
This
review
aims
thought-provoking
regarding
critical
role
chrononutrition
breastfeeding,
highlighting
entrainment
therefore
optimizing
(neuro)developmental
outcomes
setting.