Relevance of Leptin and Other Adipokines in Obesity-Associated Cardiovascular Risk
Obesity, which is a worldwide epidemic, confers increased risk for multiple serious conditions including type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular diseases. Adipose tissue is considered one of the largest endocrine organs in the body as well as an active tissue for cellul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2664 |