There is suspicion that the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may involve
the Western diet which is known to be low in fruits and vegetables and high in fat, n-6 …

Recent epidemiological studies highlight the key role of the type of consumed unsaturated
fatty acid and the development of ulcerative colitis (UC). We aimed to review the potential …

BACKGROUND: Adipocyte dysfunction is characterized by an increase in adipocyte size
and changes to their adipokine profiles. Immune cell infiltration into adipose tissue is thought …

Epidemiologic studies suggest that moderately intense training promotes augmented
immune function, whereas strenuous exercise can cause immunosupression. Because the …

Muscle wasting is a serious complication of various clinical conditions that significantly
worsens the prognosis of the illnesses. Clinically relevant models of muscle wasting are …

A defect in the intestinal barrier is one of the characteristics of Crohn's disease (CD). The
tight junction (TJ) changes and death of epithelial cells caused by intestinal inflammation …

Here, we investigated the effect of jump exercise on tumor growth, cancer cachexia,
lymphocyte proliferation and macrophage function in Walker 256 tumor-bearing rats. Male …

The occurrence of immune effector cells in the tissue microenvironment during neoplastic
progression is critical in determining tumor growth outcomes. On the other hand, tumors may …

Fatty acids (FAs) have been shown to alter leucocyte function and thus to modulate
inflammatory and immune responses. In this review, the effects of FAs on several aspects of …

Cancer is a global issue. While cancer risk may vary depending on location there is
mounting evidence that the incidence and associated morbidity and mortality will continue to …