The Role of Adiponectin in the Resolution of Male-Obesity-Associated Secondary Hypogonadism after Metabolic Surgery and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Risk

The Role of Adiponectin in the Resolution of Male-Obesity-Associated Secondary Hypogonadism after Metabolic Surgery and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Risk

Male-obesity-associated secondary hypogonadism (MOSH) is a very prevalent entity that may resolve after marked weight loss. Adiponectin (APN) is an adipokine with anti-inflammatory properties that regulates metabolism. Low-circulating APN is associated with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk...

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Main Authors: Pilar Cobeta, Roberto Pariente, Alvaro Osorio, Marta Marchan, Marta Cuadrado-Ayuso, David Pestaña, Julio Galindo, José I. Botella-Carretero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
male hypogonadism
testosterone
adiponectin
obesity
carotid intima-media
metabolic surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/8/2000

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