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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Main Authors: Marcin Majerczyk, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz, Monika Puzianowska-Kuźnicka, Jerzy Chudek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2016-12-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0009.6904