Announcements

The “Endocrinology and Metabolism Research” Section publishes original and innovative scientific papers, as well as comprehensive review papers. In this context, we are pleased to feature some recently published papers in Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059) on gene regulation, cell biology, signaling, mutations, growth factors, cytokines, hormone receptors, hormone action and regulation, developmental endocrinology, genetic endocrinology, endocrine diseases (diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, hyperthyroidism, etc.), and metabolic diseases, which will provide valuable insights into this exciting field.

1. “Exploring the Multifaceted Landscape of MASLD: A Comprehensive Synthesis of Recent Studies, from Pathophysiology to Organoids and Beyond”
by Allison Soto, Colby Spongberg, Alessandro Martinino and Francesco Giovinazzo
Biomedicines 2024, 12(2), 397; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12020397
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/2/397

2. “The Triglyceride/HDL Ratio as a Surrogate Biomarker for Insulin Resistance”
by Petru Baneu, Cristina Văcărescu, Simona-Ruxanda Drăgan, Liviu Cirin, Alexandra-Iulia Lazăr-Höcher, Andreea Cozgarea, Adelina-Andreea Faur-Grigori, Simina Crișan, Dan Gaiță, Constantin-Tudor Luca et al.
Biomedicines 2024, 12(7), 1493; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12071493
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/7/1493

3. “Novel Factors Regulating Proliferation, Migration, and Differentiation of Fibroblasts, Keratinocytes, and Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells during Wound Healing”
by Jacob Smith and Vikrant Rai
Biomedicines 2024, 12(9), 1939; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12091939
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/9/1939

4. “The Emerging Role of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in the Management of Obesity-Related Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Benefits beyond What Scales Can Measure?”
by Paschalis Karakasis, Nikolaos Fragakis, Dimitrios Patoulias, Panagiotis Theofilis, Marios Sagris, Theocharis Koufakis, Panayotis K. Vlachakis, Imran Rashid Rangraze, Mohamed El Tanani, Konstantinos Tsioufis et al. 
Biomedicines 2024, 12(9), 2112; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12092112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/9/2112

5. “Pharmacological Approaches Using Diabetic Drugs Repurposed for Alzheimer’s Disease”
by Muna A. Adem, Boris Decourt and Marwan N. Sabbagh
Biomedicines 2024, 12(1), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12010099
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/1/99

6. “NAFLD in the 21st Century: Current Knowledge Regarding Its Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapeutics”
by Dimitris Kounatidis, Natalia G. Vallianou, Eleni Geladari, Maria Paraskevi Panoilia, Anna Daskou, Theodora Stratigou, Irene Karampela, Dimitrios Tsilingiris and Maria Dalamaga
Biomedicines 2024, 12(4), 826; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12040826
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/4/826

7. “Hypoglycemia Unawareness—A Review on Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications”
by Laura Hölzen, Bernd Schultes, Bernd Schultes and Svenja Meyhöfer
Biomedicines 2024, 12(2), 391; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12020391
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/2/391

8. “Methylglyoxal and Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs): Targets for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes-Associated Bladder Dysfunction?”
by Akila Lara Oliveira, Mariana Gonçalves de Oliveira, Fabíola Zakia Mónica and Edson Antunes
Biomedicines 2024, 12(5), 939; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12050939
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/5/939

9. “The Role of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Metabolic Diseases in Humans: A Narrative Review”
by Eva Zikou, Chrysi Koliaki and Konstantinos Makrilakis
Biomedicines 2024, 12(8), 1871; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12081871
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/8/1871

10. “Incretin Hormone Secretion in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Roles of Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity and Treatment with Metformin and GLP-1s”
by Andrea Etrusco, Mislav Mikuš, Antonio D’Amato, Fabio Barra, Petar Planinić, Trpimir Goluža, Giovanni Buzzaccarini, Jelena Marušić, Mara Tešanović and Antonio Simone Laganà
Biomedicines 2024, 12(3), 653; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12030653
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/3/653

To acknowledge the above authors’ excellent contributions, we are happy to provide a full waiver to each team of the above publications. We also would like to take this opportunity to thank all the research groups that have submitted to Biomedicines. We would appreciate it if you would circulate this document among your colleagues and network. Furthermore, the following opportunities for collaboration may be of interest to you:

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