The Cross-Talk Between Obesity and Metabolism
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As Guest Editor, I am pleased to introduce this Special Issue dedicated to unraveling the complex interplay between obesity and metabolic disorders, which are two interconnected public health challenges driving the global burden of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and certain cancers. The intricate biological mechanisms linking obesity to metabolic dysfunction are multifaceted and include dynamic interactions among adipose tissues, systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and disruptions in lipid and glucose metabolism.
This Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of the molecular, cellular, and systemic pathways underlying obesity-induced metabolic dysregulation. I encourage submissions from a diverse range of disciplines, including molecular biology, endocrinology, immunology, and metabolism, to provide a holistic perspective on how obesity and metabolic disturbances influence one another. I welcome cellular and molecular research and view that offers practical insights into the prevention, management, and treatment of obesity-related metabolic disorders.
I invite researchers to contribute original research, reviews, and perspectives that explore novel therapeutic targets, experimental models, highlighting the cross-talk between obesity and metabolism. Submissions should aim to push the boundaries of current knowledge, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and inspire new avenues for research and practice. As Guest Editor, I am committed to ensuring a rigorous peer-review process and selecting high-quality contributions that will shape the scientific discourse on this critical topic.
Dr. Hong Shi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- obesity
- metabolic disorders
- insulin resistance
- adipose tissue
- inflammation
- glucose metabolism
- lipid metabolism
- cardiovascular disease
- type 2 diabetes
- therapeutic targets
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