The associations between retinol binding protein-4 and cardiometabolic profile: Intertwined-intricate relationship

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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Main Authors: Marwa Thaier Naji, Oula Mohamed Sami, Hala Aqeel Shams, May Hassan Abdul-Hadi, Hayder Mutter Al-Kuraishy, Ali Ismail Al-Gareeb, Naseer Abdul-Amer Al-Harchan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal
Subjects:
cardiometabolic disorders
fibrate drugs
insulin sensitivity
retinol binding protein-4
statins
Online Access:http://www.bmbtrj.org/article.asp?issn=2588-9834;year=2020;volume=4;issue=2;spage=95;epage=107;aulast=Naji

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