Obesity and its comorbidities are closely related to the inflammatory environment created by
expanded adipose tissue. Several mechanisms trigger inflammation in adipose tissue …

Overweight and obesity are a worldwide public health problem. Obesity prevalence has
increased considerably, which indicates the need for more studies to better understand …

Gluten exclusion (protein complex present in many cereals) has been proposed as an
option for the prevention of diseases other than coeliac disease. However, the effects of …

Asian soybean rust (ASR) is caused by the fungal pathogen Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow
& Sydow. It was first identified in Brazil in 2001 and quickly infected soybean areas in …

The deadliest storm affecting Portugal since, at least, the early 19th century, took place on
the 25 and 26 November 1967 causing more than 500 fatalities. This work aims to assess …

Abstract The Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease is an autosomal dominant disorder
characterized by the predisposition for multiple tumors caused by germline mutations in the …

Due mainly to properties such as high affinity and antigen specificity, antibodies have
become important tools for biomedical research, diagnosis, and treatment of several human …

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial and chronic disease. Bariatric surgery is a safe and
effective treatment intervention for obesity and obesity-related diseases. However, weight …

The determinants for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET) recent
burden are matters of debate. Obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are well established …

The concept of zoonotic hepatitis E in industrialized countries has emerged with the
discovery of swine strains of hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotype 3, closely related to human …