Research Topic

GDF15 and Related Biomarkers

This cluster of papers explores the role of growth factors, particularly Growth-Differentiation Factor-15 (GDF-15) and Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine-1 (MIC-1), in various physiological and pathological processes such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, metabolic homeostasis, neuroprotection, and inflammation. The papers also investigate the potential of these factors as biomarkers for different health conditions.