Do inflammation markers predict increased weight gain in smoking quitters?
Weight gain after smoking cessation is increased in those with higher baseline levels of leukocytes and fibrinogen. These findings suggest a close relationship between inflammatory mediators and regulators of energy balance that may have important clinical implications.
In a model of focal necrosis of the liver, IPC protected hepatocytes against I/R injury. In addition, in a model of massive necrosis, IPC maintained the regenerative capacity of the remaining hepatocytes by enhancing the survival signals.