Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Researchers Release New Data on Obesity (Identification of CXCL16 as a diagnostic biomarker for obesity and intervertebral disc degeneration based on machine learning).

Researchers from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University have identified a diagnostic biomarker, CXCL16, for both obesity and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) using machine learning algorithms. IDD is a major cause of neck and back pain, and obesity has been established as a significant risk factor for IDD. The study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms linking obesity and IDD and suggests that CXCL16 affects IDD through its impact on fatty acid metabolism and T helper 17 cells. The findings offer a new perspective on how obesity influences the development of IDD. [Extracted from the article]

Copyright of Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week is the property of NewsRx and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)