Adiponectin, diabetes and ischemic heart failure: a challenging relationship

Adiponectin, diabetes and ischemic heart failure: a challenging relationship

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several peptides, named adipokines, are produced by the adipose tissue. Among those, adiponectin (AD) is the most abundant. AD promotes peripheral insulin sensitivity, inhibits liver gluconeogenesis and displays anti-atherogenic and...

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Main Authors: Baldasseroni Samuele, Antenore Alessandro, Di Serio Claudia, Orso Francesco, Lonetto Giuseppe, Bartoli Nadia, Foschini Alice, Marella Andrea, Pratesi Alessandra, Scarantino Salvatore, Fumagalli Stefano, Monami Matteo, Mannucci Edoardo, Marchionni Niccolò, Tarantini Francesca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Adiponectin
Diabetes
Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/151

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