Chemerin and adiponectin contribute reciprocally to metabolic syndrome.

Obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are considered chronic inflammatory states. Chemerin, a novel adipokine, may play an important role in linking MetS and inflammation. We investigated the association of chemerin with inflammatory markers and with characteristics of MetS in apparently healthy ove...

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Main Authors: Sang Hui Chu, Mi Kyung Lee, Ki Yong Ahn, Jee-Aee Im, Min Soo Park, Duk-Chul Lee, Justin Y Jeon, Ji Won Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3324504?pdf=render