Adiponectin: From obesity to cardiovascular disease: Etiology and Pathophysiology

Adiponectin is an adipokine whose biosynthesis is deranged in obesity and diabetes mellitus, predisposing to atherosclerosis. Evidence suggests that adiponectin has anti-atherogenic properties by improving endothelial function and having anti-inflammatory effects in the vascular wall. In addition, a...

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Main Authors: Antoniades, C, Antonopoulos, A, Tousoulis, D, Stefanadis, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009