Omentin as a novel biomarker of metabolic risk factors

Omentin as a novel biomarker of metabolic risk factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Omentin is an adipocytokine that is abundantly expressed in visceral fat tissue. We investigated the association of omentin with the number of metabolic risk factors.</p> <p>Finding</p> <p>The study population...

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Main Authors: Shibata Rei, Ouchi Noriyuki, Takahashi Ryotaro, Terakura Yuya, Ohashi Koji, Ikeda Nobuo, Higuchi Akiko, Terasaki Hiroko, Kihara Shinji, Murohara Toyoaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Omentin
Adipocytokine
Metabolic disorders
Risk factors
Biomarkers
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/37

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