Journal article
Authors list: Kralisch S, Sommer G, Deckert CM, Linke A, Blüher M, Stumvoll M, Fasshauer M
Publication year: 2007
Pages: 161-171
Journal: Minerva Endocrinologica
Volume number: 32
Issue number: 3
ISSN: 0391-1977
URL: https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/minerva-endocrinologica/article.php?cod=R07Y2007N03A0161
Publisher: Edizioni Minerva Medica
Abstract:
Recent studies suggest that adipocyte-secreted factors called adipokines are involved in obesity-associated complications including hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, and heart failure. Among those, adiponectin is an antidiabetic and antiatherogenic protein, concentrations of which are decreased in obesity-associated metabolic and vascular disorders. In contrast, leptin, tumor necrosis factor a, interleukin-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 are upregulated in obesity and contribute to the development of diabetes and vascular disease. In this review, the relevance of adipokines in obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases is discussed.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Kralisch S, S. (2007) Adipokines in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, Minerva Endocrinologica, 32(3), pp. 161-171. https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/minerva-endocrinologica/article.php?cod=R07Y2007N03A0161
APA Citation style: Kralisch S, S. (2007). Adipokines in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Minerva Endocrinologica. 32(3), 161-171. https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/minerva-endocrinologica/article.php?cod=R07Y2007N03A0161