Metabolic Syndrome Signaling

This poster outlines the involvement of prominent organs in metabolic syndrome, illustrating the major pathways of lipid and glucose metabolism in these tissues.

Key Highlights:

• Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction
• Role of stress in insulin resistance and dyslipidemia
• Inflammation and the central role of adipose tissue
• Intestinal dysbiosis: a driver for hepatic inflammation
• Key inflammatory mediators inducing cellular damage
• Metabolic syndrome: Biomarkers and diagnostic criteria

This poster was developed in collaboration with Dr. Robert H. Lustig, University of California and Dr. Alejandro Gugliucci, Touro University-California.