Serum FGF21 Levels in Obese Korean Children and Adolescents

Background : Serum fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has been suggested to be a possible biomarker for early detection of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes in adults. However, few studies have investigated the correlation between FGF21 levels and metabolic parameters in children. This study...

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Main Authors: Joonwoo Baek, Hyo-Kyoung Nam, Young-Jun Rhie, Kee-Hyoung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for the Study of Obesity 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes.2017.26.3.204