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Role of adipokines in complications related to obesity: a review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19875356     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Worldwide, the prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated complications is increasing. Cardiovascular complications are the most important factor determining survival and influencing clinical management. However, obesity is also associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cancer and other diseases. The development of complications depends on the amount of body fat and its endocrine function. The hormones (leptin, adiponectin, resistin) and cytokines (TNF alpha, IL-6, PAI-1) produced by the adipose tissue are the link between obesity and obesity-related complications. The present article discusses the structure, function and clinical significance of adipokines.
Authors:
M Gnaci?ska; S Ma?gorzewicz; M Stojek; W ?ysiak-Szyd?owska; K Sworczak
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Advances in medical sciences     Volume:  54     ISSN:  1898-4002     ISO Abbreviation:  Adv Med Sci     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-11     Completed Date:  2010-03-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101276222     Medline TA:  Adv Med Sci     Country:  Poland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  150-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adipocytes, White / physiology
Adipokines / chemistry,  physiology*
Adiponectin / physiology
Humans
Insulin Resistance / physiology
Leptin / physiology
Obesity / complications*,  physiopathology
Resistin / physiology
Structure-Activity Relationship
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adipokines; 0/Adiponectin; 0/Leptin; 0/Resistin

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