In the global context, the prevalence of obesity is on the rise, bringing significant impacts to public health. Obesity is independently associated with the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular diseases, with an estimated economic burden exceeding $200 billion annually for healthcare systems. In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) re...
Needs Assessment for Establishing a Platform Trial Network: A Case Study on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Academic Background The public health issue posed by Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) is becoming increasingly severe. MASH is a condition caused by fat accumulation, inflammation, and cell damag...
Reversal of Beige Fat Decline by Estrogen Through NAMPT-Regulated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Response Abstract: Brown adipocytes are valued for their potential therapeutic effects against metabolic diseases. However, the metabolic advantages provided by these cells deteriorate with age. Our research shows that treating mice with estrogen (E2), a ...
Research Report on Comprehensive Genomic and Transcriptomic Characteristics of High-Grade Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Research Background High-grade gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (HG GEP-NENs) are a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors characterized by neuroendocrine differentiation. According to WHO 2019 [...
Mini G Protein Inhibits Internalization of Same GPCR and Disrupts Downstream Intracellular Signaling Introduction G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest class of transmembrane proteins, regulating cellular responses to external stimuli such as hormones and neurotransmitters. GPCRs transmit signals by coupling with guanine nucleotide-bi...
The Level of Salivary Testosterone and Pain Perception Show Sex-Specific Associations in Healthy Adults, But Not in Migraine Patients Introduction Understanding the complexity of pain and the role gender plays in pain perception is of significant importance in medical research. Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with ...