Increased Selenoprotein P Levels in Subjects with Visceral Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Increased Selenoprotein P Levels in Subjects with Visceral Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

BackgroundSelenoprotein P (SeP) has recently been reported as a novel hepatokine that regulates insulin resistance and systemic energy metabolism in rodents and humans. We explored the associations among SeP, visceral obesity, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).MethodsWe examined serum SeP...

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Main Authors: Hae Yoon Choi, Soon Young Hwang, Chang Hee Lee, Ho Cheol Hong, Sae Jeong Yang, Hye Jin Yoo, Ji A Seo, Sin Gon Kim, Nan Hee Kim, Sei Hyun Baik, Dong Seop Choi, Kyung Mook Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Diabetes Association 2013-02-01
Series:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
Subjects:
Hepatokine
Insulin resistance
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Obesity
Selenoprotein P
Online Access:http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-37-63.pdf

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