Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) as the causative factor and marker of vascular injury related to insulin resistance
One of adipokines involved in the development of insulin resistance is retinol-binding protein 4(RBP4). The physiological role of RBP4 is transport of retinol from the liver to peripheral tissues. One of the first events related to the excessive visceral fat accumulation is the development of inflam...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Index Copernicus International S.A.
2016-12-01
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Series: | Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej |
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Online Access: | http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0009.6904 |