Adiponectin: an adipokine with protective features against metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) as a collection of obesity-associated disorders is associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, pro-thrombotic state, elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Adiponectin is one of the most abundant peptide hormones derived from adipose tis...

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Main Authors: Maryam Esfahani, Ahmad Movahedian, Mostafa Baranchi, Mohammad Taghi Goodarzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-05-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/pdf_4404_285500cbd51fa0cf8ff6a30c0f3beb13.html