Association Between Lipid Metabolism and Obesity

Dear Colleagues,

Unbalanced lipid metabolism is known to be involved in diet-related diseases, such as obesity. While the increased lipogenesis is classically related to an excess of fat accumulation, the relationship between the changes in fatty acid beta-oxidation, lipolysis, and lipid transport in obesity is less clear. It is often not evident whether the changes in lipid metabolism are a cause or consequence of an obesogenic diet. The changes in lipid metabolism can lead not only to obesity but also to other underlying conditions, such as insulin resistance. This Special Issue on the “Association Between Lipid Metabolism and Obesity” will include manuscripts that focus on the broad effects of lipid metabolism in relation to obesity.

We welcome submissions of original research papers, short communications, and review articles on any of the following topics as examples:

• Understanding the molecular pathways of lipid metabolism in healthy and obese populations;
• Epidemiological studies relating lipid metabolism and obesity;
• Understanding the effects and interactions of dietary interventions, supplementation (i.e., diet, natural-derived extracts, bioactive compounds, or toxicants), on lipid metabolism and body fat;
• Investigation of nutrients/nutraceuticals that target lipid metabolism-related transcription factors, such as sterol receptor binding proteins, by using computational models;
• Use of alternative and/or classical biological models to investigate lipid metabolism and obesity, including behavioral and toxicological parameters.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Renalison Farias-Pereira
Guest Editor

Dr. Keciany Alves de Oliveira
Guest Editor Assistant

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