Sex-dependent association between circulating irisin levels and insulin resistance in healthy adults

Sex-dependent association between circulating irisin levels and insulin resistance in healthy adults

Background: Irisin, a myokine, expressed by muscle and adipose tissue, has been reported to stimulate conversion of white into brown adipose tissue. The beneficial health effects of exercise are thought to be mediated in part, via increased production of irisin. Objective: The primary aim of this st...

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Main Authors: F. Jameel, R.N. Thota, L.G. Wood, B. Plunkett, M.L. Garg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
Subjects:
HOMA-IR
Insulin resistance
Irisin
Gender
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352385915300086

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