Running a marathon induces changes in adipokine levels and in markers of cartilage degradation--novel role for resistin.

Running a marathon causes strenuous joint loading and increased energy expenditure. Adipokines regulate energy metabolism, but recent studies have indicated that they also exert a role in cartilage degradation in arthritis. Our aim was to investigate the effects of running a marathon on the levels o...

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Main Authors: Katriina Vuolteenaho, Tiina Leppänen, Riina Kekkonen, Riitta Korpela, Eeva Moilanen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4204875?pdf=render