Hosting millions of microorganisms, the digestive tract is the primary and most important part
of bacterial colonization. On one side, in cases of opportunistic invasion, the abundant …

Dynamic interactions between gut microbiota and a host's innate and adaptive immune
systems are essential in maintaining intestinal homeostasis and inhibiting inflammation. Gut …

In mammals, the white adipocyte is a cell type that is specialized for storage of energy (in the
form of triacylglycerols) and for energy mobilization (as fatty acids). White adipocyte …

A family of facilitative glucose transporters (GLUTs) is involved in regulating tissue-specific
glucose uptake and metabolism in the liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue to ensure …

Vitamin A is a group of vital micronutrients widely present in the human diet. Animal-based
products are a rich source of the retinyl ester form of the vitamin, while vegetables and fruits …

Over the past decade, great progress has been made in understanding the complexity of
adipose tissue biology and its role in metabolism. This includes new insights into the …

Adipocyte Regulation of Insulin Sensitivity and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes | New England Journal
of Medicine Skip to main content The New England Journal of Medicine homepage Advanced …

The 1921 discovery of insulin was a Big Bang from which a vast and expanding universe of
research into insulin action and resistance has issued. In the intervening century, some …

Chronic low-grade inflammation in adipose tissue (AT) is a hallmark of obesity and
contributes to various metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular …

Two billion people worldwide older than 18 years of age, or approximately 30% of the world
population, are overweight or obese. In addition, more than 43 million children under the …