Association of Adipokines with Development and Progression of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease affecting 30% of the general population and 40% to 70% of obese individuals. Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in its pathogenesis, as it produces and secretes pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines called adipokines. Adiponectin an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Endocrine Society
2018-03-01
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Series: | Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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Online Access: | https://e-enm.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2008ENM/enm-33-33.pdf |