Advances in medical sciences

The most recent articles from: January 2009

  • Adv Med Sci · Jan 2009

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    Role of adipokines in complications related to obesity: a review.

    Worldwide, the prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated complications is increasing. Cardiovascular complications are the most important factor determining survival and influencing clinical management. ⋯ The hormones (leptin, adiponectin, resistin) and cytokines (TNF alpha, IL-6, PAI-1) produced by the adipose tissue are the link between obesity and obesity-related complications. The present article discusses the structure, function and clinical significance of adipokines.

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