Cristina Elena Negroiu, Robertina Iulia Tudoraşcu, Maria Cristina Beznă, Adrian Ionuţ Ungureanu, Sorina Octavia Honţaru, Suzana Dănoiu
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Abstract
Obesity poses a significant and escalating challenge in contemporary society, increasing the risk of developing various metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The current array of therapeutic interventions for obesity remains insufficient, prompting a pressing demand for novel and more effective treatments. In response, scientific attention has turned to the fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) due to its remarkable and diverse impacts on lipid, carbohydrate, and energy metabolism. This comprehensive review aims to delve into the multifaceted aspects of FGF21, encompassing its discovery, synthesis, functional roles, and potential as a biomarker and therapeutic agent, with a specific focus on its implications for NAFLD.
期刊介绍:
Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology (Rom J Morphol Embryol) publishes studies on all aspects of normal morphology and human comparative and experimental pathology. The Journal accepts only researches that utilize modern investigation methods (studies of anatomy, pathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry, histochemistry, immunology, morphometry, molecular and cellular biology, electronic microscopy, etc.).