Diabetes and hypertension markedly increased the risk of ischemic stroke associated with high serum resistin concentration in a general Japanese population: the Hisayama Study

Diabetes and hypertension markedly increased the risk of ischemic stroke associated with high serum resistin concentration in a general Japanese population: the Hisayama Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Resistin, secreted from adipocytes, causes insulin resistance in mice. The relationship between resistin and coronary artery disease is highly controversial, and the information regarding resistin and ischemic stroke is limited. In t...

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Main Authors: Kawamura Ryoichi, Yonemoto Koji, Ninomiya Toshiharu, Makino Hideichi, Doi Yasufumi, Osawa Haruhiko, Hata Jun, Tanizaki Yumihiro, Iida Mitsuo, Kiyohara Yutaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/60

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