Relationship between Lipoprotein Lipase Derived from Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue and Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Japanese Patients with Severe Obesity
Introduction: Cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) is an arterial stiffness index that correlates inversely with body mass index (BMI) and subcutaneous fat area. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) that catalyzes the hydrolysis of serum triglycerides is produced mainly in adipocytes. Serum LPL mass reflects LPL...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2024-02-01
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Series: | Obesity Facts |
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Online Access: | https://beta.karger.com/Article/FullText/537687 |