Prevalence rates of ADIPOQ polymorphisms in Indian population and a comparison with other populations

Prevalence rates of ADIPOQ polymorphisms in Indian population and a comparison with other populations

Introduction: The adiponectin gene, ADIPOQ, encodes an adipocytokine, known as adiponectin hormone. This hormone is known to be associated with insulin sensitization, fat metabolism, immunity, and inflammatory response. Polymorphisms in ADIPOQ gene lower the adiponectin levels, increasing the risk f...

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Main Authors: Sandhya Kiran Pemmasani, Rasika Raman, Anuradha Acharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
ADIPOQ
adiponectin
fat metabolism
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2018;volume=22;issue=1;spage=36;epage=40;aulast=Pemmasani

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