The association of leptin and C-reactive protein with the cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome score in Taiwanese adults

The association of leptin and C-reactive protein with the cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome score in Taiwanese adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and leptin levels have been independently associated with the cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the present study was to determine if their serum levels were associated with cardiovascular risk fa...

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Main Authors: Chiu Feng-Hsiang, Chuang Chung Hsun, Li Wen-Cheng, Weng Yi-Ming, Fann Wen-Chih, Lo Hsiang-Yun, Sun Cheng, Wang Shih-Hao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
C-reactive protein
Leptin
Cardiovascular disease
Metabolic syndrome
Taiwan
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/40

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