The Role of Urotensin-II in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Pediatric Population

The Role of Urotensin-II in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Pediatric Population

Background: Urotensin-II (U-II) is a short cyclic peptide that is widely recognized as one of the most potent vasoconstrictors. U-II plays a role in the pathophysiology of MS, participating in the development of essential hypertension, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, and a proinflammatory state....

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Main Authors: Marko Simunovic, Andrija Jukic, Martina Paradzik, Daniela Supe-Domic, Lada Stanisic, Marina Degoricija, Anna Hummelvoll Hillestad, Veselin Skrabic, Josko Bozic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
urotensin-II
obesity
metabolic syndrome
hypertension
children
adolescents
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/2/204

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