Relationship between Visceral Adiposity and Plasma Adiponectin Concentration: Effect of Weight Loss
Background: Adiponectin is an anti-inflammatory and antiatherogenic protein that has a protective effect against atherosclerosis and diabetes. It is exclusively secreted by adipose tissue. Serum adiponectin levels are inversely associated with parameters of overall adiposity including body mass...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2008-03-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/2070 |