The associations between retinol binding protein-4 and cardiometabolic profile: Intertwined-intricate relationship
Retinol binding protein-4 (RBP4) is a new adipokine synthesized by the liver and adipose tissue, and its secretion depends on retinol concentrations and reflects visceral fat mass. RBP4 serum levels are regarded as a new biomarker in follow-up and diagnosis of overweight and obesity and other cardio...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.bmbtrj.org/article.asp?issn=2588-9834;year=2020;volume=4;issue=2;spage=95;epage=107;aulast=Naji |