Adiponectin is associated with cardiovascular disease in male renal transplant recipients: baseline results from the LANDMARK 2 study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adiponectin is a major adipocyte-derived protein with insulin-sensitizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties. Adiponectin levels correlate inversely with renal function and higher levels are predictive of lower cardio...

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Main Authors: Mudge David, Campbell Scott, Hawley Carmel, Armstrong Kirsty, Kaisar Mohd O, Johnson David W, Prins John B, Isbel Nicole M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/10/29