Relationship between Visceral Adiposity and Plasma Adiponectin Concentration: Effect of Weight Loss
Background: Adiponectin is an anti-inflammatory and antiatherogenic protein that has a protective effect against athero­sclero­sis and diabetes. It is exclusively secreted by adipose tissue. Serum adiponectin levels are inversely associated with pa­rame&sh...
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Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2008-05-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/6083.pdf&manuscript_id=6083 |