SEX-DISCORDANT ASSOCIATION OF ADIPONECTIN IN OBESE AND NON-OBESE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Background: Adiponectin is an adipocytokine with antidiabetic and antiatherogenic effects. The objective of this study was to determine plasma adiponectin concentration in children and to evaluate association of adiponectin with gender, obesity and lipid profile. Material & Methods: This cross...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Ramzan, Irshad Ali, Muhammad Haris Ramzan, Faiqah Ramzan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2015-03-01
Series:Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/1185