Decreased adiponectin and increased inflammation expression in epicardial adipose tissue in coronary artery disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Disorders of endocrine substances in epicardial adipose tissue are known causes of coronary artery disease (CAD). Adiponectin is associated with cardiovascular disease. However, expression of adiponectin in epicardial adipose tissue...

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Main Authors: Sun Zongquan, Du Xinling, Wang Xianguo, Wang Lei, Wei Yutao, Zhou Yuan, Dong Nianguo, Chen Xinzhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/2