Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) is a classical, pleiotropic pro-inflammatory cytokine. It is also
the first 'adipokine'described to be produced from adipose tissue, regulated in obesity and …

Proper regulation and management of energy, substrate diversity and quantity, as well as
macromolecular synthesis and breakdown processes, are fundamental to cellular and …

This review focuses on neuropeptides and peptide hormones, the largest and most diverse
class of neuroactive substances, known in Drosophila and other animals to play roles in …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver disease worldwide, and
a major cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. NAFLD is intimately linked …

The insect fat body is analogous to vertebrate adipose tissue and liver. In this review, the
new and exciting advancements made in fat body biology in the last decade are …

The control of body and organ growth is essential for the development of adults with proper
size and proportions, which is important for survival and reproduction. In animals, adult body …

Simple Summary Efficient and proper functioning of processes within living organisms play
key roles in times of climate change and strong human pressure. In insects, the most …

Excess adipose fat accumulation, or obesity, is a growing problem worldwide in terms of
both the rate of incidence and the severity of obesity-associated metabolic disease. Adipose …

Triacylglycerol (TAG) is the most important caloric source with respect to energy
homeostasis in animals. In addition to its evolutionarily conserved importance as an energy …

Organisms adapt to changing environments by adjusting their development, metabolism,
and behavior to improve their chances of survival and reproduction. To achieve such …