Adipocytokines as Influenced by Family History of Type 2 Diabetes and Smoking in Non-Diabetic Subjects

Background The controversial roles played by major adipocytokines such as resistin, leptin and adiponectin in obesity and insulin resistance were extensively studied. This study aims to explore for the first time the possible effect of a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and smoking on non-...

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Main Authors: Nasser M. Al-Daghri, Omar S. Al-Attas, Mohammad Al-Onazi, Khalid Al-Rubeaan, Hussein Al-Najjar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-01-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Endocrinology and Diabetes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/CMED.S675