Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is affecting approximately 24% of individuals and potentially leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aims to assess the prevalence of MAFLD in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and analyze their clinical characteristics.

To describe some relating factors and clinical features of psoriasis concomitant with metabolic syndrome. To survey the metabolic syndrome in psoriasis patient and its relationship with clinical features. To identify the effectiveness of the combination of methotrexate and metformin in the treatment of mild and moderate psoriasis.

To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, its components and the relationship with the stages of primary knee osteoarthritis. To determine the relationship of plasma leptin and IL-1β concentrations with some clinical and subclinical features in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis.

Chapter 22 "Metabolic Pathways for Carbohydrates" Metabolism and Cell Structure, ATP and Energy, Digestion of Carbohydrates, Glycolysis Oxidation of Glucose, Utilization of Glucose

Organisms subject to changing environmental conditions or experimental protocols show complex patterns of responses. The design principles behind these patterns are still poorly understood. Here, modular metabolic control analysis is developed to deal with large changes in branched pathways.