Hyperinsulinemia correlates with low levels of plasma B-type natriuretic peptide in Japanese men irrespective of fat distribution

Hyperinsulinemia correlates with low levels of plasma B-type natriuretic peptide in Japanese men irrespective of fat distribution

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), a member of the natriuretic peptide family, is a cardiac-derived secretory hormone with natriuretic, diuretic, and vasorelaxant activities. Intraabdominal fat accumulation is associated with atherosc...

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Main Authors: Nakatsuji Hideaki, Kishida Ken, Funahashi Tohru, Nakagawa Tohru, Shimomura Iichiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
B-type natriuretic peptide
Hyperinsulinemia
Visceral fat
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/22

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