Circulating omentin concentration increases after weight loss
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Omentin-1 is a novel adipokine expressed in visceral adipose tissue and negatively associated with insulin resistance and obesity. We aimed to study the effects of weight loss-induced improved insulin sensitivity on circulating oment...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-04-01
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Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/7/1/27 |