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Adiponectin Is Associated with Favorable Lipoprotein Profile, Independent of BMI and Insulin Resistance, in Adolescents
Author(s) -
Sheela N. Magge,
Nicolas Stettler,
Dorit Koren,
Lorraine E. Levitt Katz,
Paul R. Gallagher,
Emile R. Mohler,
Daniel J. Rader
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2010-2364
Subject(s) - adiponectin , medicine , endocrinology , insulin resistance , body mass index , lipoprotein , obesity , lipoprotein particle , high density lipoprotein , cholesterol , chemistry , very low density lipoprotein
Children with obesity and insulin resistance (IR) have decreased adiponectin and have increased cardiovascular risk. Adiponectin has antiatherogenic effects, but its mechanism is unclear.

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