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inflammation
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White blood cells can be “labeled” for obesity: “priming” for inflammation, however, is a different story
Obesity raises the risk of several health problems, including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, sleep apnea, slow wound healing,...
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Hormones, genetics and food choices: the complex yet easy picture behind acne
On the origins of acne
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects adolescents and young adults. It has a prevalence of...
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Clinical nutrition: minerals, vitamins and other natural bioactives to treat current medical issues
Introduction
Vitamins and trace elements, collectively known as micronutrients, are vital for basic metabolic reactions in the human body. The deficiency of micronutrients or even...
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Niacin paradox on the heart shows off: catabolism reveals potential threats on cardiovascular risk
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a worldwide health problem, with only a tiny proportion of the risk linked to known risk factors. Despite breakthroughs in...
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Even becoming a mother implies “gut” feelings: and microbiota shapeshifts according to necessities
Pregnancy induces significant changes in hormonal levels, body structure, and immune function, essential for fetal development. Initially, the maternal immune system is pro-inflammatory, becoming...
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No pain, no gain: not true for ion flows regulating cartilage loss in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OAS) is characterized by cartilage degeneration with the loss of the extracellular matrix that allows the joint to compress without damage. The chondrocytes...
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Interleukin (IL) seventeen (17): the streaked shapeshifter of immunity and its diseases
General knowledge on IL-17
IL-17 comprises IL-17A, IL-17B, IL-17C, IL-17D, IL-17E (IL-25), and IL-17F, all of which have related structures. IL-17A, also known as cytotoxic...
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Osteoarthritis on the chip: hyaluronate leads to diagnosis
For the first time, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have been able to measure a specific molecule indicative of osteoarthritis and a...
