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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Main Authors: Ricart Wifredo, Gómez-Ambrosi Javier, Ortega Francisco, Catalán Victoria, Moreno-Navarrete José, Frühbeck Gema, Fernández-Real José
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/7/1/27